"I agree with what Arteta said recently, that we should have more spaces on the bench because people are employed by this club to train, to be able to be available to play. And it's the worst thing you can do to take that right away from someone come the weekend."
"Arteta demanded to have 20 outfield players available for every game for the benefit of those who are missing out every week despite doing all the right things in training."
"Two managers at the top of the Premier League and Championship tables have made the same demand, but Lampard still doesn't think the FA will listen to either of them."
Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard, managers leading their respective competitions, have jointly called for changes to Premier League matchday squad size regulations. Currently, teams can field 20-man squads with 18 outfield players and two goalkeepers. Arteta argues this limit is insufficient and prevents capable players from getting opportunities despite performing well in training. Lampard supports this position, stating that denying players matchday availability is detrimental when they are employed to train and compete. Both managers believe the current system is unfair to squad players who prepare professionally but rarely get selected. However, Lampard expresses skepticism that football authorities will implement these requested changes despite the support from top-level managers.
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