Liverpool midfielder James Milner makes HUGE statement against European Super League

James Milner has claimed that he hopes the European Super League doesn’t happen after Liverpool drew with Leeds United in the Premier League.

The Reds were one of six Premier League clubs that have proposed to become a founding member of the controversial Super League, that would also include clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus.

Milner, who wore the armband for Liverpool at Elland Road, revealed that the squad only found out about the news of a new league on the same day as the fans and that he does not support the breakaway league. 

James Milner has claimed that he hopes the proposed European Super League doesn’t happen

The midfielder wore the armband for the Reds as they drew 1-1 away at Leeds at Elland Road

Milner told Sky Sports: ‘We try and concentrate on the game, we have to try and be professional. 

‘We became aware when it broke yesterday (Sunday). Lot of questions, I don’t like it, I hope it doesn’t happen. 

‘Difficult for us, but I can only imagine what has been said.

‘Players have no say, felt a bit unjust what we faced coming here tonight, we need to stay strong,’ he added to address the scenes before kick off outside the ground.

Football fans attempted to block Liverpool’s team bus from arriving at Elland Road for their game against Leeds.  

Leeds and Liverpool also gathered together to hold up banners expressing their feelings on the prospect of a European Super League. 

Supporters attempted to block Liverpool’s team bus from arriving at Elland Road

Fans held banners outside Elland Road ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Leeds after the Merseysiders joined the European Super League on Sunday

The new Super League plans have been highly criticised, mainly due to the rule that the same 15 clubs will automatically qualify for the tournament irrespective of their performances in the domestic league.

One banner from an angry Liverpool supporter read: ‘Fans say no to Fenway’s Super Greed (FSG). No Super League.’

Another banner unveiled by supporters read: ‘Love for the working class game, ruined by greed and corruption! RIP LFC. Thanks for the memories’ 

Other banners outside the ground read: ‘RIP Football 1863-2021’ and ‘Fans before finance’.