By Katie Catherall Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has criticised UEFA’s new Champions League format, claiming that players are “tired” of overpacked schedules. The 2024/25 Champions League is set to play out differently to previous seasons, with a new league phase replacing the traditional group stage. All 36 clubs will be pitted against each other in the standings, with each drawn against eight opponents. Those who finish from ninth to 24th will compete in an additional knockout round playoff for a place in the last 16, whereas those who finish in the top eight will automatically qualify…