Thomas Tuchel will finally have what he wants in the Premier League next season. The league's shareholders meeting on Thursday confirmed that five substitutes would be allowed from the start of next season and that they could be made on three occasions over the course of 90 minutes, with an addition chance at half-time. Nine substitutes will be allowed to be named on the team sheet.
Thomas Tuchel, alongside the likes of Jurgen Klopp, has been one of the chief proponents of having the option to make use of more of his squad in the Premier League, with domestic cups and the Champions League already allowing five substitutes in a match. The German coach was heavily critical of the Premier League's position this term, particularly as his side struggled with injuries and cases of Covid-19 over the festive period.
The Blues have seen 21 matches where they have had the opportunity to make more than three substitutes and he has made at least four on 16 occasions. Safe to say, Tuchel will make use of them in the Premier League in 2022/23.
