Discontent seemed rife at Anfield as the reality set in after another disappointing Premier League weekend – 0-0 draw at home to Swansea.
Senior players have hit out at the squad and while Kenny Dalglish, the manager, does not suffer fools easily, he will have to look at addressing this situation.
The fear is Liverpool might struggle to keep key players if they are not assured of a Champions League place next season.
Stewart Downing has warned that they must start converting their chances if they are to challenge for the top four this season.
The England winger created their best opportunity against Sawnsea for £35million Andy Carroll to only hit the bar from six yards.
Downing said: "If Andy had scored, it might have been a different game. The problem is we are not putting them away and we'll have to keep working on it.
Meanwhile defender Daniel Agger was much more harsh in his criticism.
Agger also warned they will miss out on Champions League football for a third season in a row. He said: "If we play like this, we won't do it. Sometimes we looked like headless chickens running around after the ball. I think everyone was angry and disappointed, some more than others, but that's the way it is."