Liverpool could qualify for the Champions League if they finish fifth next season following a major change in UEFA rules.
The Reds finished last season's Premier League in fifth place, meaning they must qualify for the Europa League next season.
Jurgen Klopp's army had an incredible unbeaten streak at the end of the season, winning 7 of the last 10 matches, but that was not enough to overcome Manchester United or Newcastle.
United and Newcastle are two of four Premier League teams - the other two being Manchester City and Arsenal - that will feature in the latest round of the Champions League in its current format, before the tournament undergoes a major overhaul. tu.
In the 2024/25 season, the number of participating teams will increase from 32 to 36, excluding the traditional group stage. Instead, the clubs will compete in a single tournament phase, where they will face eight teams - four home and four away.
From there, the teams ranked in the top 8 will advance to the round of 16, while the teams ranked 9th to 16th will compete for tickets to the play-off round. The rest of the knockout round will remain unchanged.
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And the new format could have a big impact on Liverpool and other Premier League teams.
Why UEFA rule change could affect Liverpool and other Premier League clubs
To build on four additional squads for the 2024/25 season, UEFA will introduce a rule change to give teams a new chance to qualify. Automatic status will be granted to the two best performing European countries from the previous campaign.
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This is very important for English clubs, because based on the performance of the 2022/23 season, England and Italy will receive an additional Champions League spot.
Manchester City beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final, while West Ham beat Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final. Meanwhile, Roma reached the Europa League final but lost to Spanish side Sevilla.
While the change won't affect Liverpool next season, Klopp's side could finish fifth next season and almost certainly secure a Champions League spot, given their recent dominance. English clubs in European football.
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