The midfielder is not a fan of the proposed breakaway competition (Pictures: Getty / Sky Sports)Liverpool star James Milner has spoken out against the European Super League and says he hopes the planned breakaway does not happen in a massive statement against the club’s owners. Leeds fans turned out in force to protest the Super League plans (Picture: PA)A number of players from clubs outside the European Super League have already voiced their displeasure at the plans, and now Milner – who captained Liverpool in their 1-1 draw against Leeds United in the absence of usual skipper Jordan Henderson – has gone against his own club by criticising the proposals. Asked if the players had discussed the news, Milner told Sky Sports: ‘I think it’s the same as everyone. He continued: ‘I think the players have no say so the welcome we got to the ground tonight was a little bit unjust. ‘[We became aware] the same as everyone else I think, when it broke yesterday, that’s the first we heard of it.’MORE : Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Liverpool’s decision to join the European Super League but blasts Leeds United’s ‘Earn It’ t-shirtsAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE : European Super League chief promises to treble solidarity payments made to national associationsFollow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Metro April 19, 2021 21:40 UTC