It's been another intense summer of transfer activity at Anfield, with six major signings already and Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke on the way.

Last season's thoroughly disappointing sixth-placed finish means there will be no Champions League football this season but they will take part in the Europa League.

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There's no player who comes to the club and is guaranteed to play every single game. We aim to do well in all the competitions and hopefully there's a squad being built to cope with them all.

The standard of the opposition in the Europa League is not as strong, especially in the opening group stage, leading some to suggest the Reds could use their huge squad to full effect by using an entirely separate XI from their Premier League games.

Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers speaks to his players during a practice session Image credit: Eurosport

And speaking to the media after their preseason win against A-League side Adelaide United, manager Brendan Rodgers suggested it was something he is thinking over.

"Yes, I think we could [have a team specifically for the Europa League] and it wouldn't have any real detrimental effect because of the quality of the players I have," Rodgers said, according to Liverpool's official website.

"That's something we certainly would consider. In terms of priorities, it's about getting back into that top four again and we're very determined to look to get a trophy this year. Every player will contribute towards that."

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Liverpool's Premier League fixture list looks particularly unkind early on, with away games at Stoke City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Everton, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle before Christmas.

"With so many games and competitions, and wanting to do well in those competitions, [having good players] is very, very important," said Rodgers.

"People will see the players that have come in and their quality, but also, very importantly, the ones we already have at the club. Once we get that combination together, we can go into each competition and put out a really strong team.

"There's no player who comes to the club and is guaranteed to play every single game. We aim to do well in all the competitions and hopefully there's a squad being built to cope with them all."

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers with summer signing James Milner Image credit: Reuters

Rodgers currently has more than 30 players who have experience of playing in major European football to pick from but he has stressed he will not give players game time just for the sake of it.

"If you're in the team and you're playing well you can be in the team," said Rodgers.

"I felt I needed to do it last year and certainly there'll be moments in competitions where I will have to do that but the idea is to get the squad fighting. We have to improve this year and if you're playing well, working well, you play games.

"It's as simple as that. The management of it is something that's obviously very straightforward. I understand players want to play but you can't play every week."

The ambition for Liverpool this season is clear - to get back into the Champions League and win a trophy, too. In that respect, winning the Europa League would kill two birds with one stone.

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