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Hodgson remaining calm about Liverpool slump

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson says he will remain calm despite the fact he has the club in a very desolate position.

The Reds experienced rock bottom when they were dumped out of the Carling Cup by Northampton Town during the week, the loss adding to their league record which stands at just one win in five outings.

But Hodgson is not about to get carried away and make any rash decisions after the recent loss.

"It is September. We have got this group of players until January minimum, maybe even longer," he said.

"I am certainly not prepared to make the statement that I am going to suddenly start wielding axes.

"A lot of players will be bitterly disappointed they didn't take the chance they were given but they'll get other chances I'm sure.

"The players themselves will be looking to take responsibility for their individual performances.

"Those that come to the conclusion 'I could have done a bit more' I am sure will look in the mirror and take responsibility for that.

"But it is one game and there are lots more to play. I would expect these players to learn from their performance, bounce back and, if they are going to be Liverpool players, to kick on from this very low point in everyone's career."

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