Saturday 19 August 2017 18:40, UK
Frank de Boer said the spirit his Crystal Palace side showed in the 1-0 defeat by Liverpool gives him hope for the future.
Palace were beaten by Sadio Mane's 73rd-minute strike at Anfield, with the Eagles now without a point from their opening two Premier League games.
But Palace had chances of their own - the best falling to Christian Benteke as he blazed over from close range in the first half - and the Dutchman says he is confident of success if they show this spirit each game.
He told Sky Sports: "I think we played almost 90 minutes very concentrated, very solid. Of course we played deeper than we'd normally want, but we know the opponent we face today.
"We tried to create chances, and I think we did, I think we frustrated Liverpool sometimes because we were very organised and disciplined.
"I think we were very concentrated, and one unlucky touch from Luka [Milivojevic] we conceded the goal. That's a pity, but I said to my players if we show this spirit every week I am confident.
"I'm happy with the spirit, not happy with the result, but I think we can build from here. We played as a team, that's what I saw today, and it gives me hope for the future."
Palace have made only one permanent signing this summer - defender Jairo Riedewald, along with Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Timothy Fosu-Mensah on loan - but De Boer insists the club are "always" looking and hoping to do more business before the August 31 deadline.
"We are always looking, and of course there has to be quality for the squad, and if the possibility comes along we're going to do that."
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