Steven Gerrard admits he must accept the criticism over Aston Villa's disappointing season.
Villa host Chelsea on Sunday unbeaten in their last four Premier League games, although they have drawn three of them.
Gerrard’s side have won just twice during a hugely-underwhelming campaign so far and they were jeered by their own fans after Monday's 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.
It has left the former Rangers boss philosophical about the negative assessment of his team but he remains confident in his processes.
He told a press conference: "I didn’t take this position or my previous coaching positions at Rangers or Liverpool expecting everything to be fantastic every single day.
"Some days you’ve got to roll your sleeves up more, you’ve got to dig in, you’ve got to front stuff up, you’ve got to accept the bad days, the criticism and frustration from outside.
"I won’t change and I’ll continue to believe in what I believe in. I’ll continue to do the right things. I’ll continue to put myself forward to lead this group to a better position.
"My confidence in this group hasn’t changed because I can feel how close we are to being in a better place. I know the league table doesn’t suggest that but we’re one big moment away from sitting in a much healthier position."
Gerrard was given a boost after Douglas Luiz signed a long-term deal on Friday, ending speculation on his future.
The midfielder was out of contract at the end of the season and Arsenal had bids rejected in the summer.
The Brazil international is poised to face Chelsea and Gerrard admits Villa are huge underdogs.
"I wouldn’t argue or debate whether they have the favourites tag. They’re a team full of world-class talent. They’ve got academy kids who’ve developed and become top players," he said.
"Everything points to them being favourites in the game, but this is at Villa Park.
"We’re a bit frustrated that we haven’t taken wins from our previous two and we want to use that frustration in the right way."
Meanwhile, Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has praised Edouard Mendy's response to being dropped.
Mendy had established himself as first-choice under Thomas Tuchel but was injured when Potter arrived at Stamford Bridge.
That meant Spain international Kepa Arrizabalaga, who remains the most expensive goalkeeper in history, was restored to the starting XI.
He has kept his place since Mendy returned to fitness with Potter pleased with the reaction of the Senegal stopper.
"He’s been great, attitude fantastic, and supporting the team," said Potter ahead of the trip to Villa Park.
"He was obviously injured when I arrived and Kepa has played, done well and contributed to positive results.
"We’re in the situation now where we have two really good goalkeepers in the competition and that is what we need to push each other along."
Potter has guided Chelsea to a draw and four wins since he replaced Tuchel and the former Brighton boss was bullish when asked how he was dealing with big-name players and their egos.
"I’ve found it really good. As I’ve said many times, the players are open, honest and responsible," he added.
"They are ambitious and determined and want to do well. So far so good from my perspective.
"As far as I’m aware, they are still human beings. There is a media perception when they get to a certain level that they grow a second head or something and they become not like the rest of us.
"That is easy to put out there but the reality is not the case. At Brighton, there weren’t 'big’ players but Adam Lallana won the Champions League and played for Liverpool for seven years.
"Danny Welbeck has had a good career and I spoke to those guys and did alright with them despite their second head."
