Klopp unhappy with champions league new format

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp welcomed the collapse of the European Super League (ESL) but warned the reformed Champions League format will put further pressure on the fixture schedule.

The controversial ESL is “on standby” after nine of the 12 founding teams withdrew earlier this week.

But a revamped 36-team Champions League was agreed on Monday.

“You can’t just introduce always more competitions. It’s very good that the new Super League is off the table, but the new Champions League isn’t great” he said.

The new Champions League format is due to start in 2024 and run until at least 2033.

The number of clubs competing in it will increase from 32 to 36 with a revamped group stage that will see all teams play at least 10 fixtures.

“Ten games rather than six and no idea where to put them in. The only people who never get asked are the coaches, the players and the supporters. UEFA didn’t ask us, the Super League didn’t ask us. It’s just always ‘play more games’.

The new Champions League, what’s the reason for that? Money… I have no idea how we’re supposed to deal with even more games. You can’t have 20 teams in a league, two cup competitions, 10 international games before Christmas – these things aren’t possible.”

Source: BBC