Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has insisted that the club's players are to blame for their recent slump in form.

The 2-1 home defeat to Wigan Athletic on Saturday was the club's 10th loss of the season, and Enrique has called on the players to assess their own performances.

"The manager takes pressure for us and of course that is good. But the truth is, when we make mistakes or have a bad game, we know where the mistakes come from," the 26-year-old told The Mirror.

"Who plays the games? The players. Who has to win them? The players too. We have played good football in many games but against Wigan we didn't deserve to win."

Liverpool face Newcastle United on Sunday.