Jamie Carragher has vowed Liverpool will stick together as they prepare for a crucial period that could decide their season.
The Reds saw their title hopes suffer a further blow on Saturday after going down 1-0 to Sunderland, thanks to a fortuitous goal from Darren Bent.
It was Liverpool's fourth defeat in the Premier League and their third in a row in all competitions as they prepare to tackle Lyon in the UEFA Champions League before league leaders Manchester United make the trip to Anfield next weekend.
Carragher, who captained Liverpool at the Stadium of Light, is confident Rafa Benitez's men can bounce back from their latest setback against Lyon.
"It was frustrating for us but Chelsea also lost so there is still a long way to go," said Carragher.
"Now is not the time to talk about the title. We are looking to the next game.
"We now have the Champions League tie against Lyon which will be in front of our own supporters at Anfield to restore some confidence before we take on Manchester United next Sunday.
"We will stick together and work hard on the training ground to put things right. We know we've got a good team, good players and a good manager so we've got to have belief in ourselves and keep going.
"We have the quality and the belief we will get back to winning ways soon, hopefully starting on Tuesday against Lyon."
Carragher also refused to blame the absence of star duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for the insipid display at Sunderland.
"It's easy to say we missed Stevie and Fernando and yes they are world-class players, but we have a big squad and we have won without them before.
"Sunderland played well. We weren't at our best but we can bounce back and restore some confidence."
The Reds saw their title hopes suffer a further blow on Saturday after going down 1-0 to Sunderland, thanks to a fortuitous goal from Darren Bent.
It was Liverpool's fourth defeat in the Premier League and their third in a row in all competitions as they prepare to tackle Lyon in the UEFA Champions League before league leaders Manchester United make the trip to Anfield next weekend.
Carragher, who captained Liverpool at the Stadium of Light, is confident Rafa Benitez's men can bounce back from their latest setback against Lyon.
"It was frustrating for us but Chelsea also lost so there is still a long way to go," said Carragher.
"Now is not the time to talk about the title. We are looking to the next game.
"We now have the Champions League tie against Lyon which will be in front of our own supporters at Anfield to restore some confidence before we take on Manchester United next Sunday.
"We will stick together and work hard on the training ground to put things right. We know we've got a good team, good players and a good manager so we've got to have belief in ourselves and keep going.
"We have the quality and the belief we will get back to winning ways soon, hopefully starting on Tuesday against Lyon."
Carragher also refused to blame the absence of star duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for the insipid display at Sunderland.
"It's easy to say we missed Stevie and Fernando and yes they are world-class players, but we have a big squad and we have won without them before.
"Sunderland played well. We weren't at our best but we can bounce back and restore some confidence."
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