Ligue 1 officially make decision on PSG postponement request ahead of Liverpool tie

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The LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) have reportedly made a decision on whether to accept PSG’s postponement request. Image Credits: Imago Images Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 clash away to Lens has been postponed by the French league authorities in order to ease PSG’s schedule around their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.

A statement from the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) reads: “At the request of Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg in order to prepare in the best possible conditions for their respective quarter-finals in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Conference League, the Board of Directors of the LFP has unanimously decided, apart from the clubs concerned, to postpone the matches RC Lens – Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Brestois – RC Strasbourg, counting for the 29th day of Ligue 1 Mc Donald’s, on Wednesday 13 May.” “These decisions are in line with the Board of Directors’ strong strategic line to allow France to maintain its fifth place in the UEFA index, which allows for four places in the UEFA Champions League.” “These two decisions are accompanied by a proposal made to RC Lens to adjust its schedule to bring forward the RC Lens-FC Nantes match(Matchday 33) to Friday, May 8 in the event that Paris Saint-Germain qualifies for the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.” The decision, taken following a formal request from PSG, will give Luis Enrique’s side additional recovery and preparation time before facing the Reds Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone? Join our WhatsApp community by clicking here.