Emiliano Martinez's head injury at Newcastle United on Saturday has prompted renewed calls for 'temporary concussion substitutions' to be introduced in top level football. The Aston Villa stopper took a blow to the head after colliding with defender Tyrone Mings but was allowed to continue after a check by the club's medical staff.
Moments later Martinez was back on the ground complaining of his head injury and was eventually forced off and replaced by Robin Olsen. Since then, the PFA have called for temporary withdrawals to be sanctioned by the Premier League.
Dr Adam White, head of the PFA’s brain health department, told PA: “Put simply, the current laws of the game are jeopardising player health and safety.
