Gary McAllister believes a penalty shoot-out victory over Carlisle United on Wednesday can help to unite Liverpool as they struggle early in the season.
The Merseyside giants, without a win from their previous five matches across all competitions, gave up the lead to draw 1-1 at home to League Two opposition in the third round.
"There were flashes [of good play], but we're not up to the speed we're looking at or the passing game we're striving to perform," he said.
"It's a good night in that we're through to the next round, but we want to perform better and that's what we're striving to do. We want to get that rhythm going which has been seen here in the past with the major part of this group of players.
"And it will get better. The feeling is that we're working hard in training, we'll persevere, and we'll try to win games and perform well."
"We've shown a bit of character…so maybe this is one of those little things that can bring us together as we look forward to the weekend."
