Reports have suggested that the Premier League will introduce the ruling that will allow teams to make five substitutes at the beginning of the 2022/23 campaign. The member clubs of the English top flight are expected to vote in favour of the rule despite previously voting against it.
The Times have reported the likely change and it is one that has often divided opinion with many believing the introduction of another two subs benefits the so-called ‘bigger clubs’ who have larger squads. Newcastle United previously voted against the change but their current, and ongoing, stance on the matter may well have changed.
Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have been two of the managers who have, unsurprisingly, spoken in support of the ruling which is in place in each of Europe’s other major leagues. Speaking on Monday Night Football back in the 2019/20 Covid-19-affected season, Gary Neville spoke of his opposition against the change: “I voted against five subs in League Two for Salford, that only came in because, overall, the teams wanted it.
