"We always need to support the players. I told the wingers before the Portsmouth game they needed to try things and not to be afraid," said Benitez.
"After the game, I said we've made mistakes, but now you need to try again.
"Pennant and Luis are players with ability, and they need to show this in the right zones at the right moments.
"I don't want them saying they don't want the ball, because then you're playing with a man less.
"Now I need to give them confidence. I've told Pennant to be more selfish, but if he ever feels he has no confidence to try things, he won't be a player of the highest level.
"It's our job to get the players to the level they should be. I talk to the players one-on-one or in a group in all situations.
"When you're winning, you don't need to say a lot, but when they have problems you must always work even harder."