The Carabao Cup could be set for a big change next season with Premier League teams who finish in the top seven in the current campaign getting ditched.
According to The Times, there would be a fixture pile-up for teams involved in European competitions.
It could mean the League Cup is played without many of the big boys come next term – which will be an advantage for many.
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It was confirmed on Thursday that the Champions League and Europa League schedules run well into August, meaning those involved are highly unlikely to participate in the Carabao Cup ties as things stand, and the EFL are in discussions with what that will mean for their competition.
The report suggests decisions are yet to be made, but there is a real possibility the top seven could be left out.
The much talked about alternative could be to get rid of the competition for a season, however it would cause further financial damage to lower league clubs who already face uncertain times.
Another idea floated is to allow teams to play youth sides – similarly to what Liverpool did against Everton this season when their busy schedule and Club World Cup ties clashed with the League Cup.
If the new proposal goes ahead, it would ruin the integrity of the competition, something the EFL would fear.
It’s said the EFL would look to secure compensation as part of a £250m rescue package from the Premier League if that were to be the case,.
The report suggests the current circumstances could give top clubs an excuse to pull out of the competition for good.
But they are determined to find a solution, even it means temporary changes.
The new season looks set to start around the end of August / beginning of September, a month later than usual, and with the dates for next year’s Euros recently announced, it would be likely to result in fixture congestion.
Fans reacted after reading that the Carabao Cup is set for a big change next season with teams getting ditched…
Every season, the top teams take it less seriously. Is this the beginning of the end for the cup?
— The Football Pundit (@thefp_uk) June 19, 2020
PL teams playing in European competitions shouldn’t be allowed to participate in the League Cup anyway. Let someone else win it for a change.
— Gurminder (@gurminder) June 19, 2020
Klopp right now pic.twitter.com/CPyBDHI4Z5
— David O Flaherty (@Dave_OFlaherty) June 19, 2020
Now is the time….. Make it the British Cup… Get Scottish, Welsh and Irish teams involved, exclude every team in Europe that season…one leg, knockouts…. Start early in season, finish in May…. Give it the face-lift it needs#leaguecup
— Marc Wood ??⚾?⛳ (@MarcWood71) June 19, 2020
Klopp did that, won 2 games and the whole country cried about it…
— Naby SZN tbc* (@46milliGuinea) June 19, 2020
Oxford United, Carabao Cup winners 2021. #oufc https://t.co/hJJyjqP0jc
— Joe Citrone (@Joe_Citrone) June 19, 2020
Finish 8th this season and go all out for the Carabao Cup next season. https://t.co/q3B6wgogOa pic.twitter.com/FoEfojo3nF
— Shaun (@ArsenalReviewed) June 19, 2020
If Spurs finish 8th we would still bottle a Carabao Cup Semi-Final https://t.co/zlQxHcIniC
— g (@thfcgianni) June 19, 2020
if City gets punished by UEFA and gets the clearance to play the Carabao Cup, it will be the easiest title in club history ?
— Semy Chokr (@SemyChokrMCFC) June 19, 2020
Damn they’re that desperate to stop City winning it again? ???
— Super Duper Mr. Evans (@MrEvansSports) June 19, 2020
I’d rather win the Carabao for the fourth time than playing in the CL
— ً (@ixPG4) June 19, 2020
Make it u21s for the top teams @Carabao_Cup https://t.co/ckBF3e5YYy
— S (@MandeminBlue) June 19, 2020
They cannot scrap the Carabao Cup ?
— jess (@jessmcfcx) June 19, 2020
I actually think excluding teams from the #CarabaoCup that are competing in European football is a good plan permanently. Gives the FA Cup it’s distinction from the league cup and lets others win it and get European football.
— Si Smith (@slsmith809) June 19, 2020
No top 7 teams in the Carabao Cup next season?
You know what that means boyssssss!!!!
We’re getting knocked out by Oxford on pens!!!!
— Heung Like A Horse (@Son_Heung_Win) June 19, 2020
Arsenal will finally have a chance at winning a trophy,lol.
— hajmola.guy ?? (@atickhan) June 19, 2020
Should be the norm anyway.
Would help to bring back interest in the competition as it brings the best chance of European football for teams out of the big 7.
Majority of Clubs would also play stronger teams.
— Sean (@scaulfield194) June 19, 2020
@Arsenal we’re gonna win a trophy ???
— Chaz Smith (@ChazSmudge) June 19, 2020
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