The squad are united in their opposition of the proposed breakaway competition (Pictures: Getty)Liverpool’s players, led by captain Jordan Henderson, have released a joint statement saying they are opposed to the European Super League and ‘do not want it to happen’. Twelve of Europe’s biggest clubs announced on Sunday that they intended to form a new breakaway competition, with none of the founding members able to be relegated and just five ‘open’ slots available for new teams. The plans were met with outrage and resistance from the football world as well as fans and politicians, and not even 48 hours later the Super League appears to be on the verge of collapse. Fans are united in their opposition to the Super League (Picture: PA)Chelsea and Manchester City are drawing up documents to withdraw from the competition while Barcelona and Atletico have also backed away from the Super League. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp spoke out against the Super League two years and, on Monday night before facing Leeds in a 1-1 draw, said he still felt the same.

Source: Metro April 20, 2021 21:00 UTC