The domestic cup competition is seen as inferior to the prestigious FA Cup while the European commitments of the Premier League’s big six teams often sees them field weakened teams in the Carabao Cup.
With the Reds having began the season with seven wins from seven in the league and the Champions League, Klopp could be forgiven for disregarding this tournament altogether in search of greater glories.
But with Liverpool having only won one trophy in the last 12 years - that a success in the Carabao Cup when it was known as the Carling Cup back in 2012 - it is a valuable chance for the Merseyside outfit to claim long-awaited silverware.
They almost won this competition in Klopp’s first season only to lose out on penalties to Manchester City.
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