Sport24.az
Leading European clubs are demanding that UEFA increase the squad limit for Champions League matches from 25 to 28. Sport24.az reports that this was reported by The Guardian.
According to the source, according to those demanding the changes, additional reserve forces will allow coaches to rotate, reduce the risk of fatigue and injury, and allow teams to perform at a higher level in their busy schedule of games.
This idea has already been discussed at a meeting of the UEFA Club Competitions Committee last month. However, the proposal faces serious resistance. Not all of the 16 clubs on the committee agreed to the innovation. Some fear that even a small increase in the limit will concentrate the best talents in the hands of the wealthiest teams and negatively affect the overall competitiveness of European football. Critics note that this will further widen the existing gap between the elite and others, especially given the recent reforms in the Champions League format and the concentration of media revenue in the hands of giants.
The topic remains open until UEFA makes a final decision on the matter and will most likely be discussed again.
