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English Football to Trial Rule on Goalkeeper Injuries

English Football to Trial Rule on Goalkeeper Injuries
English Football Plans Trial To Deter Tactical Goalkeeper Injury Stoppages · deccanchronicle.com

English football is going to try out a new rule next season.

This rule is to stop goalkeepers from taking too much time for injuries that aren't real.

If a goalkeeper gets treated on the field, except in special cases, one of their teammates has to leave the field for one minute.

This is to make the game fairer and stop teams from using fake injuries to get extra time or talk to their teammates.

The rule will start in a game between Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale on August 1.

Some people think it's a good idea, while others think it might not work well.

Key facts

Organizations Involved
English Football League (EFL), English Premier League, National League, Women's Super League
Trial Start Date
August 1, 2024
Exceptions to the Rule
Collisions, fouls requiring medical attention, bleeding, suspected concussion
Penalty for Non-Compliance
One outfield player must leave the pitch for one minute
Coach's Decision Time
10 seconds to nominate a player to leave the pitch

Quotes

Fabian Hurzeler

Brighton & Hove Albion manager

“"In general, the Premier League needs to find a rule because that's not for football what Arsenal did there," Hurzeler said”
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