The latest draw results for the EFL Cup have been released, but in order to accommodate the congested schedules of top clubs, the format of the EFL Cup has been reformed, which has sparked complaints from fans.
To ensure that the six teams participating in European competitions do not face each other in the early stages of the tournament, the organizers divided the draw into two parts. The first part includes the six clubs that will be involved in European competitions in the new season, while the remaining 26 clubs will participate in the second part of the draw. This way, these six clubs have a higher probability of playing at home.
Fans are very unhappy with this move. Some fans commented: “This draw is unfair and embarrassing. Because they need to take care of the six teams that have qualified for European competitions, these teams won’t play against each other. Therefore, these strong teams should play more away games, giving smaller clubs the chance to defeat the big teams at their own grounds and gain more attention and revenue.” Another fan added: “How unfair is this draw? These six teams have a higher chance of playing at home, which is really a joke.”
Another fan commented: “This is blatant manipulation of the draw, it’s the most serious cheating I’ve ever seen.”
New EFL Cup Draw Method Sparks Fan Discontent: Format Favors Big Clubs; More Away Games for Top Teams Are Needed. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/new-efl-cup-draw-method-sparks-fan-discontent-format-favors-big-clubs-more-away-games-for-top-teams-are-needed.html
