Overview
- Lawmakers are considering forcing teams to remove a nominated outfield player for 30 seconds whenever their goalkeeper receives treatment to align with existing outfield protocols.
- The discussions follow advisory panel meetings in October that backed measures to improve game flow and reduce interruptions linked to so-called tactical timeouts.
- Banning players from approaching the touchline for instructions during stoppages is also under consideration as a complementary step.
- Current guidance requires treated outfield players to leave the field briefly, whereas goalkeepers are exempt, creating a loophole exploited for coaching opportunities.
- Attention intensified after Manchester City’s win over Leeds, when Daniel Farke accused Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury as Pep Guardiola gathered players for instructions during the break.