Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea's owners are suffering along with supporters as the team labours in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia will miss the rest of the season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury.
Carney Chukwuemeka hailed "big brother" Raheem Sterling after the England forward had a disappointing afternoon during Chelsea's FA Cup win over Leicester.
Holders Manchester City will face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals with rivals Manchester United taking on outsiders Coventry.
Chelsea left it late but emerged 4-2 victors against a spirited Leicester City to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits some of the younger players in the squad are not coping well with the pressure of playing for the club.