Chelsea boss Graham Potter appears to be under pressure after calling a crisis meeting at the club.
The former Brighton coach is already in some danger of losing his job at Stamford Bridge.
The Blue have won only one match from their past eight in all competitions.
"I spoke really at length yesterday with Thiago, Cesar Azpilicueta, Jorgi, Kova - we had a really good conversation," he said to reporters this week.
"They again showed their qualities as people. They were honest, articulated their concerns well. They articulated their positivity, the articulated their responsibility. And I think we are in a place where we can move forward.
"When you lose, or don't get the results, it is painful, it really is. It affects your family. As much as you try to have balance and perspective, I am a human as well and it is a struggle.
"At the same time, you have to take responsibility ultimately. What am I going to do? Be the Chelsea manager and not expect pressure, trouble, challenge, stress? It would be strange of me to do that."
