Chelsea frontman Daniel Sturridge has attempted to quiet the critics by claiming that the Blues are a "good unit" and will bounce back from their failures.

The former Premier League champions have endured a number of disappointing results, with an FA Cup 1-1 draw against Birmingham City being the latest in a line of frustrating outcomes for manager Andre Villas-Boas.

The London side take on Napoli in the Champions League round of 16 tomorrow and Sturridge is confident that they can hammer out a result.

"I don't think it is a defining week for the club but hopefully we don't get in the same situation as against Birmingham where we have to come from behind," Sturridge told the club's official website.

"We are all together as one and we are not a divided unit. We are a family and we've got a good unit going here and I think maybe we will see that in the next few games."

Chelsea are currently fifth in the Premier League table.