There has been another twist in the potential reformation of the Champions League format which is set to have a major effect on Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham. UEFA have discussed the prospect of creating a 'mini-tournament' with four Champions League teams to start the season, according to The Associated Press.
The talks follow UEFA's decision to revert plans of reshaping the format of how semi-finals are played; previously, UEFA were looking to replace two-legged semi-final ties with single matches within the same vicinity as the final. The idea was trialled and tested in Lisbon two years ago out of necessity due to various restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic — the final was then played in Porto.
But, UEFA didn't have supporters to worry about with empty stadiums. By founding a pre-season tournament with four teams, it would open the door for UEFA to test staging events outside of Europe, with the United States a favoured option, according to The Associated Press.
