The 2019-2020 season could end with the a play-off style system, a report claims, which is not preferable to Federal President Gravina but could end up being the most practical option.
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According to SportMediaset (via MilanLive), there are two possible systems on the table if that becomes a possibility.
The first hypothesis is a divided play-off system, in which there would be one set for the Scudetto – in which the top four of the current standings would participate (Juventus, Lazio, Inter and Atalanta) – a set for the Europa League (including Milan) and the bottom six in a relegation play-off (Brescia, SPAL, Lecce, Genoa, Sampdoria and Torino).
The second option instead uses a sort of grid system based on the current standings. Teams currently between 13th and 20th would fight not to get relegated, then there would be a Coppa Italia style system for the rest of the teams, with the top four entering from the final 8 onwards.
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