The Addicks fell to defeat at table-topping Coventry City, and Charlton Manager Nathan Jones spoke post-match of an important few games ahead.
Charlton took an early lead at the Coventry Building Society Arena but, despite creating a number of big chances, were beaten 3-1.
Speaking to CharltonTV Jones said: “Look, it's a tough one to take because I felt we were right in the game. We obviously took the lead. We had three or four other opportunities, one cleared off the line, and we were right in the game. Then obviously we pick up an injury to Amari’i [Bell].
“We then have to shuffle the pack and then it gave them a little bit of impetus to score two quick goals in around half-time and that's the disappointing thing.
“The second half we made changes. We had a great opportunity to have equalized and then we don't and then it's a pretty even game. They have a few shots and then they've probably clinched the game with a chance, but it was a game that could have been different.”
In addition to Bell, the Addicks are without key defenders Reece Burke and Josh Edwards as well as strikers Charlie Kelman and Matty Godden.
“We are stretched at the minute,” he said. “It's been the toughest of weeks in terms of the opposition and bear in mind we've had three of four games away from home lately and that's really stretched us. The toughest of games have come at the time when it’s coincided with us having those injuries.
“We have to put that behind us. We've got a December coming up where we have to take points and we have to make sure that we are competitive because we don't want to let this run to continue.”
The Addicks are back at The Valley on Saturday for the visit of Portsmouth, before hosting Middlesbrough the following Tuesday.
Jones said: “I'm delighted we've got two home games. We're going to need everyone, the fans, everyone, to get behind us. We knew that we'd have tough spells in this league. What I didn't imagine is the injuries that would happen, which has meant that we are patching things up a little bit and that's a frustrating thing.”
Charlton are back at The Valley on December 6th for the visit of Portsmouth. Click here to purchase your ticket.
