Lallana: We have to stick together now
The most important factor in Liverpool turning around a testing period of form is retaining a unified approach, according to midfielder Adam Lallana.
A Crystal Palace comeback dented the Reds on Sunday, after the No.20 had created a deadlock-breaker within 90 seconds through an incisive pass to goalscorer Rickie Lambert.
Dwight Gayle, Joe Ledley and Mile Jedinak strikes successively altered the scoreline in the Eagles' favour, however, as the home side won 3-1 at Selhurst Park.
"It was disappointing, especially after going in front so early," Lallana told Liverpoolfc.com. "It was a great platform for us to push on and control the game.
"But we didn't do that - we take full responsibility for that. We need to stick together. It's as simple as that. When you're having a tough time as a team, you all need to stay together - you can't start becoming individuals.
"We win and lose as a team; we need to stay together, keep fighting and keep working for each other. We have got a tough game on Wednesday so we all need to be together for that one.
"We need to win to stay in the competition, so the lads will be fighting for their lives to do that. It's important, not just for ourselves, but for the fans, the manager and everyone involved with Liverpool Football Club."
He continued: "Any team will tell you that when you come to a place like Palace and you get your noses in front, you need to keep hold of that lead for as long as possible, gain some momentum and then possibly get the second and frustrate them.
"It wasn't to be. We, as players, need to take full responsibility, move on to Wednesday and turn things around."
Lambert's first goal for the club since a summer transfer from Southampton ultimately proved a mere consolation, but ended the No.9's wait for a breakthrough.
It was fashioned by a defence-splitting delivery from Lallana - and the 26-year-old is confident that his long-time teammate can further add to his tally.
"The big man has worked so hard," he said. "Considering he has not had too much game time, it's always difficult when you're a striker - when you don't score, you don't get that confidence.
"But I thought he was probably one of the only positives and he looked great. Hopefully there will be more goals to come.
"Every player wants to get off the mark when you join a new club. I think there's only going to be good things to come from Rickie."