Liverpool assistant boss Pep Lijnders believes that the reintroduction of the five substitute rule in the Premier League has "saved football" amid mounting concerns over fixture congestion.
The rule has been brought in for the 2022-23 campaign, having controversially been dropped in 2020 despite its widespread use across cup competitions and top-flight leagues in other countries.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has been a frequent advocate of the five substitute rule in order to protect player welfare, and Lijnders believes it is crucial given the mounting demands on the very best players.
