Konaté Urges Premier League to Postpone Games for Champions League Teams
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has called for the Premier League to follow Ligue 1's example and postpone league games for teams competing in the Champions League. The French international, who recently played in Liverpool's 2-0 loss to PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals, highlighted the disparity in preparation time between the two leagues. While PSG will have a full week to prepare for the return leg at Anfield, Liverpool must face Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. ## Key Points - Ibrahima Konaté suggests the Premier League should emulate Ligue 1's policy of postponing games for Champions League teams. - PSG, with their Ligue 1 game postponed, will have a week to prepare for the second leg against Liverpool. - Liverpool, however, must play a league match against Fulham before the return leg. - Konaté expressed his hope that the Premier League will consider this change in the future. - The current situation puts teams like Liverpool at a disadvantage in terms of rest and preparation. Speaking to Australian broadcasters Stan Sport, Konaté emphasized the benefits of such a policy, stating, 'Last season, it was the same. I wish we had the same thing in the Premier League, but it’s completely different.' He also added, 'I’m hoping the Premier League are going to do the same in the future or, why not, this season for the teams who play in the Champions League as well.' This call for change highlights the ongoing debate about the scheduling of fixtures and the potential impact on teams' performance in high-stakes matches. The Premier League's current approach, which does not allow for such postponements, puts additional pressure on teams juggling multiple competitions. Key Takeaways - Ibrahima Konaté advocates for the Premier League to adopt Ligue 1's policy of postponing games for Champions League participants. - The current system disadvantages Premier League teams by requiring them to play mid-week league matches. - Konaté hopes for a change in the near future to help balance the playing field for teams in both domestic and European competitions. Source: Bastien Cheval (https://onefootball.com/en/news/liverpools-ibrahima-konate-calls-on-the-premier-league-to-emulate-ligue-1-in-postponing-games-for-champions-league-playing-clubs-42683081)
— Editorial Team
