Premier League applies to take part in trial for temporary concussion substitutes

Emi Martinez had to be forced off during Aston Villa’s game with Newcastle despite initially passing a head injury assessment (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The Premier League has asked football’s lawmakers if they can take part in a trial which would see temporary concussion substitutions used from the start of next season.

A joint-application from the Premier League, MLS and Ligue 1 has been launched through FIFPro and the World Leagues Forum to the International Football Association Board (IFAB).