"Requests to implement temporary replacements have been repeatedly turned down by the International Football Association Board (Ifab). The Premier League's new motion is supported by 28 other competitions and player bodies. Players' union Fifpro, Serie A, France's Professional Football League, Major League Soccer, Premier Soccer League South Africa, the European Leagues and World Leagues Association are among those to have co-signed the proposal."
"The letter says it is in the best interests of player welfare based on available medical and scientific evidence. It has been sent to Ifab before its annual business meeting in London on Tuesday. The Premier League has issued a separate letter, supported by the EFL and the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), putting itself forward to hold the trial and provide full results."
"Permanent concussion substitutes were added to the laws of the game in 2024 after a trial period. Ifab believes this shows zero tolerance to concussion. A player who is believed to have experienced a concussion must be substituted and cannot go back on to the pitch. But the Premier League argues permanent substitutions create a greater chance a team will risk leaving a player on the field."
The Premier League and 28 competitions and player bodies have requested trials of temporary concussion substitutes to improve immediate player assessment. FIFPro, Serie A, France's Professional Football League, MLS, South Africa's Premier Soccer League, the European Leagues and the World Leagues Association co-signed the proposal. The submission frames the measure as supported by available medical and scientific evidence and was sent to Ifab ahead of its annual meeting. The Premier League offered to host the trial with backing from the EFL and PFA and to share full results and data. Supporters say temporary 10–15 minute off-field assessments would reduce pressure to keep potentially concussed players on the pitch and improve immediate management of concussive injuries.
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