Lucas Leiva insists that Liverpool are moving in the right direction, though he appreciates that wins are more important than improved performances.
The Reds are struggling to achieve lift-off in their season and head into the Merseyside derby against Everton today on the back of a 1-1 draw in the Europa League with mid-table Swiss side Sion.
Manager Brendan Rodgers is under intense pressure and subject to daily stories he will be sacked and replaced by either Carlo Ancelotti or Jurgen Klopp.
But Lucas feels that Liverpool are heading in the right direction and explained they are regularly analysing their performances on the training ground and working to put in place improvements.
The Brazilian also feels that the players are developing a better understanding with each other.
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"The players are starting to understand each other much better – myself and [James] Milner, for example", he told his club's site.
"It’s just about time and the more we play together, the more used to each other we become, both technically and tactically. We are improving.
"Maybe people don’t see it much, but here at the training ground we are analysing our performances and I think we are moving in the right way", the midfielder continued.
"But of course, when it comes to games you need to get wins first before performances. We are on the right track."
Liverpool's progress in Lucas' eyes faces a big test later today when Rodgers' men lock horns with rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby.
