TOP STORIES - UNFP worried about Ligue 2’s proposed drop from 20 to 18 teams

02.12.2021 07:05 of A.R. TransferMarketWeb   see readings
TOP STORIES - UNFP worried about Ligue 2’s proposed drop from 20 to 18 teams
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As reported by Ouest France, the UNFP, French football’s player’s union, stated it was concerned over the league’s plan to reduce Ligue 2 from 20 teams to 18, a plan which 89% of players are opposed to.

The UNFP asked “Ligue 2 clubs to provide, preferably publicly, the tangible and factual elements justifying this decision.” Meanwhile, RMC report that Ligue 2 clubs are set to support an overhaul of the league structure to be submitted to the LFP next week, which would include a move to 18 clubs for the 2023/24 season to match Ligue 1’s own reduction of teams at the same time.

In theory, with two extra teams already finding their way to Ligue 2 for the 23/24 campaign, the second tier may have to relegate up to six sides, assuming promotion continues from the third tier.