Pepe Reina has urged Liverpool fans to be patient with the new era of manager Roy Hodgson.

The goalkeeper confirmed that the Reds will improve, and then start to climb the Barclays Premier League table.

"When you have so many changes moving in a new direction under a new boss, things don't happen instantly.

"It can take between three and six months before you see improvements.

"Obviously the quicker we adapt and improve as a team the better it will be for everyone," the Spain international told liverpoolfc.tv.

"That doesn't just happen over night. Each of us has to adjust to working in a new way. I'm working in a slightly different way.

"It is an English style of goalkeeping coaching. With the passing of each day I get used to it and what the manager wants.

"It's a shame for all of us. We need to be patient."