LFC to jump into European Cup Group Stage?
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mcgillianaireLiverpool could benefit from Greece's suspension by FIFA with an automatic place in next season's Champions League.
Olympiakos were originally in the draw for the group stages of the Champions League - to be made on August 24.
But this week's announcement has frozen the involvement of all Greek clubs in European competition, and put England's friendly against Greece on August 16 under threat.
If the suspension is prolonged, Liverpool are the highest ranked team in the third qualifying round and an option for UEFA could be to promote the Reds.
A UEFA spokesman said today: "We are still waiting for more detailed submissions from FIFA before we make any comment."
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=3525
Olympiakos were originally in the draw for the group stages of the Champions League - to be made on August 24.
But this week's announcement has frozen the involvement of all Greek clubs in European competition, and put England's friendly against Greece on August 16 under threat.
If the suspension is prolonged, Liverpool are the highest ranked team in the third qualifying round and an option for UEFA could be to promote the Reds.
A UEFA spokesman said today: "We are still waiting for more detailed submissions from FIFA before we make any comment."
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=3525
