What The Papers Say - 6 January

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BBC SPORT features quotes from manager Sean Dyche after the 1-0 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Speaking to Match of the Day after the defeat, Dyche said: "A really tight game. First half, we were not at the races and I made some changes. I thought we had a stronger performance second half and we asked some questions.

"Taking our chances has been a challenge since I have been at the club. It still is and was today in those key areas, where people are trying to pass it rather than shoot."

The manager also commented on two new fresh injury concerns for the Blues: "We will have to wait and see on Armando. He has caught the floor as he has gone to shoot and twisted himself. Jesper Lindstrøm picked up a knock as well."

Abdoulaye Doucoure also discussed the result, with the midfielder believing the team can improve at both ends of the pitch.

Quoted by the Liverpool ECHO, he said: “There is quality in the squad to score goals. We just need to believe and the lack of belief at the moment is a problem for us, but we’re going to keep working and try to turn the thing around.

“We need to keep trying, because the momentum is not with us right now. The three games that we played against three top six teams: Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, were very good performances from us but the last two against tough opponents, we couldn’t cope with them.

“At the moment, I think Jordan is playing very well. We need to support him more with the defence to concede fewer chances but I think he’s going to help us a lot over the rest of the season.”