Frank Lampard has downplayed claims of crisis’ talks by Everton.
Reports alleged Lampard summoned his squad to a meeting after Monday’s 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham that left them one point above the relegation zone.
The Blues will drop into the Premier League’s bottom three before facing Wolves on Sunday if fellow strugglers Burnley avoid defeat at Brentford a day earlier.
But Lampard, who is set to welcome back Demarai Gray and Ben Godfrey from injury, insists that the discussions with his players were productive.
He said: “I had seasons as a player when we had them (player meetings) and went on to win the Champions League. I’m not showing off there, it’s just the reality.
“The idea is we find the answer and solution. To hear players speak a bit is important for me and some players spoke and that’s good.
“But the ownership of it has to be mine as coach.
“I am fresh to the club so sometimes I find it a bit hard to take the constant negativity which kicks in instantly here when something goes wrong because I don’t feel that.
“This is football, it happens and we have to correct it. The only way to correct it is by training well, showing resilience and showing character.
“That’s my message.”