EURO 2020 is set for a radical shake-up with temporary substitutions for players suspected to be suffering from concussion.
Football chiefs want to improve player safety after collisions involving the head and are set to adapt rugby union-style short-term switches.
Andreas Cornelius suffered a head wound against Ireland – there is no suggestion he should have been withdrawn due to a concussionCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription
The 15-man game has a system in place which sees stars assessed by a doctor and withdrawn for further tests if they show any warning signs.
The International Football Association Board are now considering a similar system for football with the intention of introducing it in time for next summer’s Euros.
Both FiFPRO – the international players’ union – and Uefa are behind the plans.
IFAB released a statement, which read: “The panels agreed that any solutions would have to take account of both player welfare and the need to ensure sporting fairness.”
Sky Sports News revealed the issue will be discussed at the IFAB Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday and put to a vote in February.
If sanctioned, the law changes would come into effect on June 1 – making Euro 2020 the first competitive tournament to use the system.
The Premier League and other competitions would then introduce the new practice for next season.
Euro 2020 is set to be a bumper 32-team tournament spread over 12 host cities to mark its 60th anniversary.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
