New rule on goalkeeper injuries sparks debate
The English Football Association has announced the implementation of a new trial starting from the 2026-2027 season to enhance match integrity and reduce tactical stoppages. The rule will require a player other than the goalkeeper to be substituted for one minute after a stoppage to treat the goalkeeper, with the coach given 10 seconds to select the player to be substituted. Genuine injury cases are exempted from this rule. The goal of this measure is to curb some teams from exploiting treatment stoppages to carry out tactical reorganizations, following increasing criticism of such practices and their impact on the flow and fairness of the games.
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