"There has always been pressure on me since I have become captain of Liverpool and I can understand the criticism and take it on the chin," said the Liverpool skipper.
"I know I am not playing at the standard I want to play at but I feel as if my best form is only around the corner. A little fluky goal or a big performance will turn my form around.
"I know I am a good player and good players have dips in form. And that is happening at the moment.
"Certain people expect me to go out every game and be man of the match and score from 30 yards, but it is impossible to do that at the level we are playing at. It's really difficult.
"I also understand when I am not playing to my own standards, and I can take the stick when it comes my way.
"I've had a couple of dips in form in my career so far, but this is the first one since Rafael Benitez has taken over.
"I had a couple of dips in form under Gerard Houllier and I came back a better player and a stronger character for it. Hopefully I will do the same again.
"I know my best form is just around the corner, I can feel it coming back in training."