The Football Association have vowed to carry on the fight for Liverpool to be
allowed to defend the Champions League title if they beat AC Milan and win the
trophy in Istanbul.
UEFA president Lennart Johansson yesterday again hinted that a way could be found for the Reds to be allowed back into next season's tournament as holders, despite not qualifying through the Barclays Premiership.
He urged the FA to make a written appeal to Europe's top brass after stating the champion must always be given the opportunity to defend the title .
FA communications director Adrian Bevington said: "We have been very proactive on this matter. In the past three weeks chief executive Brian Barwick, chairman Geoff Thompson and other senior FA figures have spoken to UEFA chief executive Lars-Christer Olsson and Lennart Johansson on this matter, on more than one occasion. We have already submitted a written request to have an additional place for Liverpool should they win the Champions League."
