Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick admits squad morale is low.
Three defeats in the last four games have torpedoed United's hopes of a top-four finish ahead of Thursday's clash with Chelsea at Old Trafford.
"Obviously, if results are not going well and we lost three of the last four games, the morale and energy in the locker room isn't as good as it would be," said Rangnick.
"We still we have to perform. This is what we're getting paid for. It's important for the players.
"They know who the new manager will be and they have to show in front of 75,000 fans that they can beat a team like Chelsea. This is our job.
"This is what everyone has to do and this is what we have been working for.
"We have four more games to play. The next two games are at home at Old Trafford and obviously we will try to get as many points and win as many games as we possibly can.
"In order to do that, we need to play on the best level we possibly can. Chelsea is a good team but we know that if we play well it's possible to win the game tomorrow.
"I don't think it makes sense now to still speak and speculate about the Champions League. We need to be realistic. Even if we win all four games, it's not in our hands.
"What is in our hands is how we play and our level of performance. It's important for this season to finish on the best possible note."
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