'If not now, when?' – New Premier League rule change to impact Brighton, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham

By Derren Howard
Published 17th Jan 2023, 17:32 BST
Updated 17th Jan 2023, 17:34 BST
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A temporary concussion substitute trial in the Premier League next season is believed to be supported by a majority of the UK’s four football associations.

Campaigners have been calling for a trial for almost a decade, believing it offers better protection to players against the risk of serious brain injury than the permanent concussion substitute protocol currently being tested in competitions around the world.

The issue is on the agenda at the International Football Association Board’s annual business meeting at Wembley this week.

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The Premier League, France’s Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer in the United States all stand ready to trial temporary concussion substitutes in their next seasons if the IFAB gives the go-ahead.