English football agrees trial in bid to end goalkeeper tactical time-outs

English football will introduce a new trial this season in a bid to end the goalkeeper tactical time-out.

The trial, backed collectively by Pro Ref, Football Association, Premier League, EFL, Women’s Super League and the National League, aims to prevent goalkeeper injuries used to disrupt momentum and allow opportunities for tactical instruction.

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