Sturridge ready for Napoli
February 20, 2012 11:50:43 UK
Sturridge insists the Chelsea squad remain united after a disappointing run of results.Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge insists the squad are united behind boss Andre Villas-Boas and is eager to get back to winning ways at Napoli on Tuesday.
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.
Daniel Sturridge
The Blues face an FA Cup replay with Championship side Birmingham after failing to secure a victory over City on Saturday, where Sturridge spared Chelsea's blushes as his headed goal cancelled out David Murphy's opener.
Chelsea have not won a game since January and there have been numerous reports of unrest amongst the senior players.
It was claimed on Saturday that Didier Drogba gave the half-time team-talk during the draw with Birmingham, a claim Villas-Boas has vehemently denied.
It has also been speculated that Villas-Boas has lost control of the dressing room but Sturridge insists Chelsea remain united.
"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," explained the striker.
"We are disappointed of course because playing on our home turf against a team from a division below we wanted to get a victory and move on."
Chelsea face a tough trip to Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday for the first-leg of their last 16 tie as they seek to get back to winning ways.
Chelsea are priced at 3.25 to secure the win in Italy, while the hosts can be backed at 2.25 and the draw is 3.25.
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Despite their form of late, Sturridge insists Chelsea are playing well and is desperate to secure the win at Napoli.
He added: "We go into the Champions League with confidence because we played some good football and we are not going to forget that going into the next game."
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