Liverpool’s squad have asked supporters for patience after back-to-back losses that followed a bright start to the campaign. The reigning Premier League champions had been fortunate to secure seven successive wins at the beginning of the season, but that run has ended in two difficult outings where their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed.

Fans have expressed concern after the recent displays, and players have been clear in their message: setbacks are part of the sport and response matters. “It’s just part of the game,” said Reds midfielder Jones after the defeat in Istanbul. “I say it all the time, you must be mad if you think you can win every game.

“You’d obviously like to, but the reality is these teams you play are world-class teams and it’s normal if you lose. It’s just how you bounce back. It’s part of it—it’s not fine that we lose but we just have to stay calm and it will all change. Of course it will.”

The tone in the dressing room remained defiant rather than alarmed. Captain Virgil van Dijk also urged composure following European disappointment, pointing out that the team have already shown their title-winning qualities at times this season but must deliver more consistently. “I think we have showed it [our title-winning form] already in many games this season but we haven’t shown it for the full 90 minutes yet unfortunately,” confessed the Liverpool skipper. “It is absolutely normal and nowadays you don’t get the time from the outside world so you have to be strong mentally.

“I am very confident. We have to keep working and sticking together. We had a good start this year in terms of points tally. There shouldn’t be panic, but improvement is needed.”

The immediate focus will be on correcting defensive lapses and finding sharper collective performances as the season progresses. For now, players ask supporters to remain calm and trust that the group will seek a swift response.