Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah says the players must "take responsibility" and "reset" in a bid to save their season.
The Blues earned their first win – and scored their first goal – in five matches against Premier League opposition with a 1-0 FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds at Wembley.
The win came days after Liam Rosenior was sacked, amid widespread reports he had lost the dressing room, following a 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Tuesday.
Speaking about the criticism the players have faced, Chalobah said: "When a manager goes, it is difficult. You obviously spend time with them and work with them daily, so you have to adapt and reset again.
"We have to look at ourselves as players and take responsibility from now until the end of the season. It is about not making excuses, going again and trying to win our games."
Asked about Rosenior comments heavy criticism of the squad, Chalobah continued: "The past is the past. For us, it is about results and winning games.
"We still have the same players that we had at the start of the season when we were flying so it is not like we lose our abilities over night. It is just about resetting and getting that feeling and mentality back."
Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who made a series of impressive saves as Chelsea kept their first clean sheet against Premier League opposition since January, praised interim boss Calum McFarlane.
"It was a bit of fresh air," he said. "Calum has always come in with a positive attitude, and winning today – along with the performance we put in – gives you a massive boost to keep going for the final four weeks."
When discussing fan reaction, he added: "I don't question the anger. It was important to give a bit back."
The Blues have four Premier League matches remaining, as well as an FA Cup final against Manchester City on 16 May.
