New Champions League Critic, Klopp: Ask Us First, please!

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Disappointment over the format change Champions League also disclosed Jürgen Klopp. Manager Liverpool it pissed off managers and players not being included in the discussion.

UEFA announced changes to the Champions League format that will be implemented per 2024. This step was taken as a way to prevent top clubs from being tempted to host the European Super League, which had been declared.

In the new Champions League, the number of participants will increase from 32 to 36. In the group phase, the participants will play a minimum of 10 matches instead of six in the current format.

Additional participants and number of matches are expected UEFA increase income for clubs. But managers responded with harsh criticism. This decision is considered unfair for the players, who are already very tired with the current format.

“You can’t just apply ‘more competition.’ It’s great that the new Super League is pulling out, however Champions League the new is not good, “said Jürgen Klopp quoted BBC.

“10 games instead of six and nobody knows how to arrange it. The ones who are never asked are the coaches, players and supporters. UEFA don’t ask us, the Super League doesn’t ask us either. “

“It’s always about ‘more matches’. Champions League this new one, what is the reason for that? Money … I really don’t know how we have to face more games. “

“You can’t have 20 teams in a league, two tournaments, 10 international matches before Christmas. This is not possible,” said the German.

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