PSG 'respond' to fury over Liverpool Champions League plan as announcement set
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The French side have been ridiculed for attempting to shift their match with title rivals Lens, who have rejected the notion of such a move.PSG successfully made such a request for their European meeting with Chelsea and now want to ensure a week of rest between their scheduled Liverpool fixtures. And in the face of criticism, PSG are claiming it is a move that will benefit all of French football.According to Le Parisien, PSG believe that such a move is "structured and transparent, in no way calls into question the championship".A club source is said to have noted: "The performances of French clubs competing in European competitions benefit French football as a whole, especially given that France currently occupies 6th place in the UEFA coefficient rankings for the 2025-2026 season.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp teases manager role ahead of latest Liverpool return - 'Who knows?'READ MORE: Michael Owen sends trophy verdict to Liverpool with 'silly' claim and Arsenal pointFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page“The stakes are high: securing 5th place in the UEFA coefficient rankings, which means better representation for French football in European competitions, with up to seven clubs qualifying. The success of French clubs in Europe also generates direct benefits for all professional clubs, not just the teams involved in these competitions."The prospect of seeing two French clubs reach the semi-finals of European competitions represents a significant opportunity for Ligue 1, both sportingly and economically.”It was emphasised: "This type of rescheduling has been implemented regularly by the LFP in the past, to the benefit of many French clubs involved in European competitions."The information arrived after Lens had made their own position clear.
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