After the skull fracture suffered by the Mexican Raúl Jiménez, the Premier League he reformed its regulations by incorporating a modification in case of concussions.
The new rule means that up to two replacements can be made, in case of head injuries, even if all the changes have already been used.
Opposition teams will also be able to make a change at the same time. The first match of the test is scheduled for this Saturday, between the Aston Villa and Arsenal.
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The implementation of this rule will be extended until the end of the 2020-21 season, but may be extended until the next one. The event will also be held in the Women’s Superleague and the Women’s Championship from the same date, and in the FA CUP from the fifth round from 9 to 11 February.
Back to the gym! @ Raul_Jimenez9 continues to take steps on its path to reincorporation with the group:# FuerzaRaúl pic.twitter.com/KvGYcSl3L9
– Wolves Español (@WolvesEspanol) January 29, 2021
when Jimenez the skull was fractured, after a collision with David Luiz (Arsenal defender), the alarms went off in the Premier League, Due to the absence of a concussion protocol, so this new rule was implemented.
(With information from the BBC)