Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has re-iterated the importance of the Community Shield, as they face Premier League champions Manchester City with the first trophy of the season up for grabs.
The German is hoping his FA Cup-winning side can hit the ground running against City, the team who pipped them to the Premier League title by just one point last season.
In a break with tradition, this year's final will be played at the King Power Stadium, as Wembley is hosting the Women's Euro 2022 final.
'It's very important.