As reported by Ouest France, the UNFP, French football’s player’s union, stated it was concerned over the league’s plan to reduce Ligue 2 from 20 teams to 18, a plan which 89% of players are opposed to.
The UNFP asked “Ligue 2 clubs to provide, preferably publicly, the tangible and factual elements justifying this decision.” Meanwhile, RMC report that Ligue 2 clubs are set to support an overhaul of the league structure to be submitted to the LFP next week, which would include a move to 18 clubs for the 2023/24 season to match Ligue 1’s own reduction of teams at the same time.
In theory, with two extra teams already finding their way to Ligue 2 for the 23/24 campaign, the second tier may have to relegate up to six sides, assuming promotion continues from the third tier.
