Tbh I think Klopp wanted out of the League Cup at the earlier round against Arsenal. So this match with Villa was just a good outing experience for our young lads.
Realistically the matches are just too much considering our main target must be the EPL followed closely by the CL. Anything else is a cherry on top.
Moreover, if Leicester and City win tonight, it would be great if they are then drawn together in the semifinal because that would mean an extra tiring 2 matches for both of them against each other