FIFPRO ‘surprised and disappointed’ by delayed introduction of concussion trials

Manchester United’s Harry Maguire receives treatment for a head and neck injury during a match against Crystal Palace (Glyn Kirk/NMC Pool/PA)

World players’ union FIFPRO says it is “surprised and disappointed” that no concussion trial protocols have been agreed yet.

The union had hoped that a variety of head injury protocols would be tested in various competitions around the world in the 2020-21 season after the game’s law-making body, the International Football Association Board, agreed in principle to trials taking place back in February.