The midfielder says Liverpool's season is very much alive and is eyeing success in the League Cup, FA Cup and Europa League
James Milner believes winning the League Cup would be a good start to silencing Liverpool's critics this season.
The Reds face Stoke City in the second leg of their semi-final on Tuesday at Anfield, having won the first 1-0 away from home thanks to a Jordan Ibe strike.
Jurgen Klopp's men are seventh in the Premier League table, eight points adrift of the Champions League qualification places and 13 points off the summit.
But Milner said he and his team-mates are not interested in what the critics have to say about their campaign.
"I’m not bothered by what the critics think," the 30-year-old said.
"It’s important to watch the game and listen to what the manager wants and what I think. Some people will say things just to be controversial and get under people’s skins.
"I understand that, I’ve been around the game long enough, and the most important people’s opinions are the manager’s and those of my team-mates.
"There are improvements to be made and we know where we need to get to. It’s not about writing off this season and saying, ‘We’ve changed the manager, let’s go again next year’.
"If we can win at least one trophy, while changing manager and with new players coming in during a year of transition, then we’ll be achieving something.
"We’re in a position in the league where, if we win a few games, we’ll be right up there. We’re one game away from Wembley, and still in the FA Cup and Europa League.
"We’ve got a lot to improve on and we’ve shown our performances can be very good. It’s about cutting the mistakes out and being consistent."
- Goal