Igor Tudor has come out fighting at Tottenham's training ground.
The Croat is facing the sack after four defeats from his four matches in charge but he isn't feeling sorry for himself and has urged his players to follow suit.
He has told his players not to think the world is against them - nor to believe that they are somehow cursed by "black magic".
"Don't act like the victim" was the overriding message.
But that is easier said than done, of course, particularly considering their extensive injury list that has worsened now with Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha to miss the game with concussion.
That, coupled with the absence of Micky van de Ven through suspension, means Tottenham are likely to have Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin at the heart of their defence at Liverpool on Sunday.
So if the Tottenham players are feeling down in the dumps, then it is understandable.
Regardless, Tudor isn't standing for it and has challenged his players to stand up and be counted in their fight against relegation.