Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano insists the locker room is united, despite their current crisis.

Mascherano is convinced the spirit at Liverpool will inspire them to a top four finish this season.

"The situation is enough to get anyone down, but this team is going to keep going forward because of the spirit and history of the club," he told liverpoolfc.tv.

"It is normal that we are being criticised - we are all to blame for going out of the Champions League and FA Cup."

He added: "We share the credit when things go well and the blame when things go badly.

"Rafa has a difficult job because this season key players are getting injured, which would upset the plans of any coach.

"Torres and Gerrard are fundamental for us and any team would miss them."