Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez admits winning matches is the only way to silence critics of his reign at the London Club.
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This comes after his side's shock 2-0 home loss to Swansea City in their Capital One Cup semi-final last week to which fans reacted by criticising the Spaniard for making excuses regarding the injuries to Demba Ba and Fernando Torres.
"I was surprised the other day when I spoke about Fernando's problems with his stomach (and that) we couldn't play Demba Ba because he had a niggle," he said.
"Afterwards it was said I was making excuses, but I wasn't making excuses.
"I am still being criticised for making the decision to play Fernando Torres instead of Demba Ba, who was a big risk if he got injured.
"If you know Demba Ba could be injured, it is my job as manager to make this decision.
"He scored two against Southampton (in the FA Cup) but couldn't play the next game against Swansea because of a niggle.
The 4-0 drubbing away to Stoke City at the weekend has provided temporary respite for the Blues but the 52-year-old maintains he has to continue to orchestrate wins if he is to gain the support of the Stamford Bridge faithful.
"If we can continue winning games, it's not a case of I can't win."
"We are doing well away but at home other teams play deep and wait and there's less space," he said.
The former Liverpool manager added that they need to ruthless in front of goal if they are to improve on their form at home.
"We are still creating chances but the main thing is to be more clinical.
"If we take our chances it will be totally different because the teams we play will be more open and we will have the space we're looking for.
"But if that's not the case, as in the last two games, it is more difficult.
"If a team puts 11 players behind the ball you have to find the space and be more precise."
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