Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will not be looking for scapegoats to their dismal recent run of form.
Chelsea, going through their worst run for a decade, have lost the swagger they showed when winning five games on the bounce at the start of the season.
But Ancelotti insists it is not the time to look for scapegoats or to apportion blame but a period when Chelsea's renowned fighting spirit must be rediscovered.
"We have to work and work more than we are doing at the moment," said Ancelotti.
"You can move from this moment by staying compact.
"You don't have to search for the guilty but understand where we are missing in this moment and look forward.
"The criticism is normal and we have to stay in focus. We have a great opportunity in the next game against Tottenham away. The game is a great opportunity to show our character. We could also have Frank Lampard back from injury, I hope.
"We have to change something in our behaviour on the training ground. It is the way to move quickly in this difficult moment.
"We have to stay in focus, with more concentration, and work hard. Every game is a challenge and every period is a challenge.
"I have explained to my players what I feel in this moment. I think they understood this. Now there is no reason to smile. We have to stay in focus, we have to be serious and if you want to change quickly, I think we have to work hard."
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