Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson admits he held clear-the-air talks with the players last week.
Hodgson says he felt it was something that was needed after their defeat at Newcastle United.
"To be frank, we don't have a lot of meetings," he said.
"I believe in practice, and not talks and discussion like a classroom situation. But it was important for us to make one or two things clear and to air some frustrations after seeing us drop so dramatically after what we've been doing. The players accepted that and we had a very good discussion. You obviously always have a fear it will have an impact on them but they've been able to cope and that speaks volumes for the spirit of the club.
"The fact that the spirit and work ethic to do so well is still with us is something I am very proud of."
