Law change considered for keeper tactical timeouts
Summary
A rule change is being considered to prevent football teams from using goalkeepers' injuries as "tactical timeouts." The discussion by football's lawmakers focuses on requiring a team to temporarily remove a different player if a goalkeeper needs treatment. This rule aims to prevent teams from manipulating game stoppages to communicate with players on the field.Key Facts
- Football's lawmakers are considering a rule change due to teams using goalkeeper injuries to create tactical timeouts.
- The proposal suggests when a goalkeeper receives treatment, another player should leave the field for 30 seconds.
- Currently, outfield players go off for 30 seconds if they pretend to be injured, but goalkeepers do not.
- The issue will be discussed at a football lawmaking meeting in January.
- Leeds United's manager accused Manchester City of using this tactic in a recent match.
- The new rule aims to keep the flow of the game smooth and reduce intentional stoppages.
- A pundit suggested this change would fairly apply to all players, including goalkeepers.
- The tactic of using a supposed injury is reportedly common at various levels of the sport.
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