Premier League planning to introduce new concussion rules from next season

Premier League are planning to introduce new concussion substitutes from next season. This move comes after recent concerns involving players’ safety. Premier League are planning to run a trial to select most suitable system. It is believed that two system options are available, of which one is going to be selected.

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Premier League are considering two systems for concussion substitutions

first system which Premier League are pondering upon involves a player suffering with concussion symptoms to be taken off immediately and t be allowed to return for match later. ir replacements would t be included in three substitutions that are permitted in a match. second system resembles system used in Rugby Union. system would involve affected player taken to dressing room for a 10-15 minute examination where y would undergo a head test. Ar player would replace affected player for duration of assessment. However, affected player will be allowed to return to play if y are deemed medically fit to continue.

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UEFA also plan to introduce concussion substitutions in Euro 2020

According to early reports in media, UEFA are also open to idea of introducing temporary substitutes in cases involving concussion. This idea could be first implemented in EURO 2020 Finals, which is to be hosted across major European cities. An expert group was set up in October 2019 by International Football Association Board (IFAB), football's law-making body. main objective of expert group was to decide on idea of introducing concussion substitutes in football. This proposal has sprung up after extensive research. Recent research suggests that former football players suffer disproportionately from brain disease. A similar rule is already in practice in rugby games.

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At present, match officials are supposed to stop game in case of any incident involving concussion. y must allow a thorough examination of injured player who can only return to game with permission from team doctor. However, FIFPro wants players to be looked at by a neutral doctor and t by team doctors. y also demanded that temporary substitutions should be allowed for up to 10 minutes while examination takes place. 

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