A temporary concussion substitution trial in the Premier League for next season has been rejected by the lawmakers of the game after a meeting on Wednesday.
The International Football Association Board met at Wembley to discuss the possibility of introducing the temporary substitution if a player is suspected to have concussion, but the lawmakers decided it wasn't necessary.
A request was made from the world players’ union Fifpro and the World Leagues Forum to trial the new rule for next season in the Premier League, Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer in a bid to offer more protection to players. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham, who was in favour of the trial, said no agreement could be reached though.
