Summary
Fifa is proposing that players who receive treatment for injuries should stay off the field for one minute to reduce time-wasting and improve game flow. Currently, the Premier League requires injured players to stay off for 30 seconds. The proposal will be discussed in an upcoming meeting, but concerns about potential negative impacts remain.
Key Facts
- Fifa suggests players stay off the field for one minute after treatment for injuries.
- The current rule in the Premier League requires a 30-second stay off the field.
- Trials by Fifa at the Arab Cup tested a two-minute off-field rule.
- Some leagues worry that a one-minute rule might increase the chance of conceding a goal.
- Ifab will discuss these proposals at their annual meeting.
- Goalkeepers and penalty takers would be exempt from this rule.
- Additional measures like countdown limits for goal-kicks and throw-ins may be approved to maintain game pace.
- The Canadian Premier League might trial a new offside idea.
