Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is confident his players remain united, despite the manner of defeat at Wigan Athletic on Monday.

During the 1-0 setback, Benitez saw signs of disarray in the ranks as individual errors were met with accusing stares and pointing fingers.

He said: "I don't think is it right to suggest there is any lack of trust between the players. You can look at last season as an example of that. These same players were doing well, playing with confidence and winning games and there was not a problem.

"It is easier when you are winning. I watched the highlights of the Wigan game and you could see what was happening. The keeper was blaming the defenders for something that was wrong and the defenders were blaming the keeper.

"It happens in games but I don't like it. If you are showing your disappointment with that sort of body language it is sending out the wrong message. It is not positive and I don't want to see this sort of reaction.

"I accept that each player is different but it is important to show leadership qualities and the right approach to your team-mates.

"I have told them I want an improvement and that if an error is made the person responsible must be kept on board."