Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is no greater expectation on his side to win a trophy because of their lack of European football.
In contrast to last season, when runs to the League Cup and Europa League final contributed to a final tally of 63 matches, the Reds' fixture list will be much less congested.
It was suggested to Klopp that without the distraction of European football his side should be targeting the domestic cup competitions.
'It is not about not being in Europe and so one cup is important.