Liverpool supporters' union Spirit of Shankly are part of a number of fan-groups who have labelled the Champions League's reform as "a back door attempt" to revive the Super League.
And the proposals have been slammed as "irresponsible and out of touch" by the Football Supporters' Association in a statement on Tuesday as people across the country prepare to become gripped by a cost of living crisis.
From the 2024/25 campaign, the European Cup will follow a new format that sees the total number of participants increased from 32 to 36, with the group stages set to be replaced by a single league table that includes all clubs.
