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Liverpool chairman backs under-fire manager

But Werner admits that results must improve, following the Reds’ 3-1 defeat by Newcastle at St James’ Park on Saturday.

Speaking on a phone-in on LFC TV, Werner said: “We just got here, Roy got here shortly before us. Nobody, least of all Roy, was happy with our performance last weekend.

“We have to perform better, especially on the road. We believe in what Roy is doing and we certainly feel like the performance has to improve, and he’d be the first to say that.”

Werner also commented on their plans for the January transfer window.

“We’re actively looking at it,” he said. “We don’t quite know what the situation’s going to be in January. It’s our first transfer window and it’s something we’ve been studying day and night.

“There’s no doubt the play that has gone on this season, and for the last half of last season, is unacceptable for Liverpool to accomplish what it wants to accomplish.

“We’re in sync with the fans with regard to what it’s going to take for this club going forward.”