The new concussion laws being trialled in England have “jeopardised player health” in some instances and have created a system which is loaded with pressure on medical staff, according to the Professional Footballers’ Association. Permanent concussion substitutions were introduced in the Premier League from February 6 and are also being trialled in the FA Cup, the Women’s Super League, the Women’s Championship and the Women’s FA Cup. The PFA and @FIFPro have written an open letter to @TheIFAB calling for temporary concussion substitutions to be trialled. “Since the beginning of IFAB’s permanent concussion substitute trial, we have seen several incidents where the new laws of the game have fallen short of their objective and jeopardised player health and safety. The FA has defended the permanent concussion substitution model in the past, arguing it fits best with its ‘If In Doubt, Sit Them Out’ approach to head injuries.

Source: Express April 15, 2021 11:08 UTC