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Liverpool have the chance to win their first trophy of the Arne Slot era on Sunday when they take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final.
Slot's team remain firm favourites for the Premier League title, but suffered elimination from the Champions League in midweek.
I don't even know myself," the Dutchman said in midweek.
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Wataru Endo has been on the fringes for Liverpool in the Premier League this season, but has featured more regularly in the Carabao Cup?
The Japan international may well have a part to play on Sunday, and has spoken of the message sent to him by manager Arne Slot.
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"I don't play in the Premier League much but when I play cup games, I want to win them and I'm so happy to go to the final," Endo said on his podcast The Red Machine.
"Recently the manager told me what I've done this season is really amazing and really helpful for the team because even though I haven't had the chance to play a lot, when I do, I always try and give 100 per cent to help the team.
Predecessor Jurgen Klopp won the Premier League and Champions League during his time in charge, and the Reds have been in contention on plenty of occasions even when not managing to get over the line.
"I think expectations are always there, yes, it is a part of this club, part of the history of this club and part of inheriting a quality squad as we have," Slot said ahead of Sunday's final.
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