Son Heung-min is ready to pick Tottenham up off the canvas once again - despite claiming Spurs have sunk to an all-time low during his decade at the club.
Their worrying season plunged to new depths of despair on Wednesday night when they were beaten in the north London derby at Arsenal, meaning Tottenham have lost 11 of their 21 Premier League matches this term.
But Son is convinced all hope is not lost, particularly with a crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on the horizon against Liverpool, stating: "It’s a big pain. The game means a lot for the club and the fans, it was a very frustrating and painful night.
"I am in there every single day taking responsibility and I just want to lift them as much as I can. But sometimes, when the results are not there, with a young group they are really down.
"I've been here almost 10 years and have never been in this position, this kind of situation. We are where we are, so I need to be stronger and to lead the group in a positive way."
Spurs travel to Everton today and in previous years, Goodison Park is a ground that has brought them great joy. The Toffees have not beaten Tottenham on home soil in the top-flight in over 12 years and are six matches without a win in the Premier League.
Ange Postecoglou retains the full backing of the Spurs hierarchy and also his captain, who is adamant the players must take responsibility for their inconsistent displays.
Son, who struck the opener against the Gunners, continued: "It’s not only the manager, it’s also the players and everybody. The results are not something someone should take all the responsibility and blame for. Sometimes it is unlucky that you don’t get the results.
"Not only the gaffer, but every player, including me first, we have to take responsibility for this kind of situation. It’s not the time to be pointing [fingers] at each other. At the moment it’s important that we stick together in every circumstance.
"We were having the conversation before the start of season about injuries and too many games. And we are still having it.
"All we can do as players is recover well, sleep well and eat well, and just prepare for the game as much as we can and be on the pitch as sharp as possible."
Teenage starlet Archie Gray has emerged as one of only few Spurs players worthy of credibility in recent weeks after impressing as a makeshift centre-back.
Son, who holds the 18-year-old £30million summer acquisition in the highest regard, is delighted with Gray's progress amid the turmoil.
He concluded: "I cannot speak highly enough of him. He is working so hard, what a lovely kid. On and off the pitch he is fantastic.
"I’ve seen so many things with young players, in the media they can get pushed so much and go the wrong way. So I don’t want to celebrate him too much, I want him to stay on the floor as he is now.
"He is a very humble guy, I want him to stay as long as possible as a boy. But as a player, I don’t have to say much. Whatever the team needs - centre back, right-back, left-back, midfielder - he can play any position.
"I spoke to him as well and said to him that playing centre back will help him in the future. He is having to deal with big strikers and that physicality will definitely help him. Any position that he gets game time in, is always good for him. He's doing an amazing job."