Arne Slot believes his Liverpool side can still achieve "very special things" this season but refused to discuss what an "acceptable" outcome would look like.
Liverpool have won just five of their past 18 Premier League games, leading to "noise" that is making life uncomfortable for the head coach and his players.
Slot says Liverpool may struggle to "shut down" criticism, given the trophy holders appear to be already out of the domestic title race.
However, they can secure automatic qualification for the Champions League last-16 stage when they take on Qarabag on Wednesday.