Rafael Benitez derides Champions League play-off plan

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has laughed off the idea of a Champions League play-off, saying teams would be playing "until the end of the century".



The suggestion of a playoff between teams from fourth to seventh to fourth place gave rise to conflicting opinions, but Benitez said it was absurd.

"We play too far. They spoke of 39 is a game played in Asia, "he said.

"If we play the play-offs will be a game until the end of the century."

The measure must be approved by 14 of the 20 clubs in the Premier League will enter into force, and could not be established for three years because of existing television contracts.

Has been interpreted as a means of increasing competition in the Premier League with Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have completed the four top positions in five of the last six seasons.
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has decided against the idea, saying that "after 38 games, consider the table is the table, while Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has described as" interesting "and said it was something" People can pick up. "

But Benitez has been extraordinary in his criticism of the idea, suggested sarcastically that could be used at the foot of the table.

"To play three, maybe four games when he has time to international football - when you play, how can I play these games and what it means to the team that finishes fourth? A Benitez said.

"Maybe we can do the same thing with the teams at the bottom of the chart. Finished fourth, perhaps you could play with the team that finished third from bottom.

"Then the whole season we are able to play 50 games and we need rest so it will be fantastic."