PSG's bid to reschedule their Ligue 1 clash against RC Lens has been met with resistance from the French club. The fixture, set for April 11, is sandwiched between the two legs of PSG's Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. Liverpool's own schedule for that weekend includes a Premier League match against Fulham at Anfield.
Lens, who trail PSG by a single point in the league, have expressed strong opposition to the proposed postponement. The club's head coach, Pierre Sage, has stated that his team does not agree with a rescheduling of the match. Lens' statement highlights concerns that the domestic league may be overlooked in favor of European ambitions.
The LFP has confirmed receipt of PSG's request, but the final decision rests with the governing body. They have also received a similar request from Strasbourg, who wish to postpone their league game against Brest due to their Conference League commitments.
Lens' 5-1 victory over Angers on Sunday saw Pierre Sage's side move closer to the league title, which they last won in 1998. The club's strong statement against the proposed postponement suggests that they are determined to protect their domestic league schedule.
Lens' opposition to PSG's request is a clear indication of their commitment to the domestic league. With the Ligue 1 title within their grasp, the French club will be keen to ensure that their schedule is not disrupted by European commitments. A rescheduling of the match could have significant implications for Lens' title hopes, and it remains to be seen how the LFP will ultimately decide.
