Napoli 3-1 Chelsea – Highlights (Champions League)

Andre Villas-Boas is in greater need of a vote of confidence than ever after Chelsea lurched to another defeat that left them in real danger of crashing out of the Champions League.

Villas-Boas has repeatedly insisted his job would not depend on the outcome of the last-16 tie with Napoli but, despite an improved attacking performance, his players heaped more pressure on him with another defensive horror show.

Having thrown away winning positions countless times both at home and abroad since Villas-Boas took charge, Chelsea did so again in Naples to make it five matches without a win.

Their defending for the outstanding Ezequiel Lavezzi’s double was simply shocking.

A 3-1 win was no more than Champions League surprise package Napoli deserved – despite gifting Juan Mata the opening goal – with their attacking trio wreaking havoc against a defence once again badly missing the leadership of injured captain John Terry.

Villas-Boas may also come under fire for not starting with Frank Lampard or Michael Essien in what is regarded one of the most hostile atmospheres in Europe.