Liverpool winger Yossi Benayoun has delivered a scathing assessment of the Reds' disappointing campaign, branding Rafael Benitez's side "failures" after their inability to qualify for next season's Champions League.
The Merseysiders also performed underwhelmngly in the domestic cup competitions as well as the Premier League, and exited the Champions League at the group stage and the Europa League, their consolation prize, at the semi-final stage.
Benayoun acknowledges that things need to improve quickly at Anfield, with the onus on the players to produce a positive reaction next season.
"Our objective was clear at the outset, and missing out on the Champions League cannot be viewed as anything other than failure," the 30-year-old told reporters.
"It is not even up for discussion. A club like ours must be setting their sights on being in the Champions League, and it is not good enough that we have fallen short.
"It happens sometimes, even to the best, but there can be no excuses. We have failed and we have to make sure it does not happen again. The way you react to adversity is so important, and we must respond positively."
The Merseysiders also performed underwhelmngly in the domestic cup competitions as well as the Premier League, and exited the Champions League at the group stage and the Europa League, their consolation prize, at the semi-final stage.
Benayoun acknowledges that things need to improve quickly at Anfield, with the onus on the players to produce a positive reaction next season.
"Our objective was clear at the outset, and missing out on the Champions League cannot be viewed as anything other than failure," the 30-year-old told reporters.
"It is not even up for discussion. A club like ours must be setting their sights on being in the Champions League, and it is not good enough that we have fallen short.
"It happens sometimes, even to the best, but there can be no excuses. We have failed and we have to make sure it does not happen again. The way you react to adversity is so important, and we must respond positively."
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