MILAN (Reuters) -- The president of Serie A club Livorno says he hopes his team get knocked out of the UEFA Cup soon so they can focus on their domestic campaign.

After Sunday's disappointing goalless draw with Empoli, Livorno owner Aldo Spinelli questioned coach Daniele Arrigoni's decision not to play a weakened side in the UEFA Cup this season.

"I don't want to criticize Arrigoni but the fact is that we don't have the strength to play in both the UEFA Cup and Serie A.

"I hope will be out of Europe soon. We are having a mediocre season and Serie A is our priority," Spinelli told Italy's Sky Sport television.

Livorno are away to Serbia's Partizan Belgrade on Thursday in the UEFA Cup and Arrigoni said he, not Spinelli, would decide on the starting lineup.