Members of the European Club Association (ECA) will reportedly lobby UEFA to allow two teams to qualify for the Champions League based on their historical performance - not league position. The idea is already part of UEFA's new Champions League format.
The news comes a year after the European Super League (ESL) plot collapsed within 48 hours of its announcement. The ESL plan saw 12 clubs - including six Premier League sides - try to create a closed shop of elite European clubs, guaranteeing their qualification into the lucrative tournament. The plot was widely condemned by supporters.
It's believed members of the ECA - including 10 English clubs - want to see two teams qualify for the Champions League based on their UEFA coefficient, a ranking calculated on results in Europe over the past five seasons. This method of qualification would only be required for those who fail to qualify through their league standing.
