No temporary concussion substitutes in the Premier League next season

The news will be a major blow to brain injury campaigners who believe the temporary concussion substitute approach would give the best protection to players.

A temporary concussion substitute trial will not take place next season after the IFAB were unable to reach a consensus (John Walton/PA)

A temporary concussion substitute trial in the Premier League next season has been rejected by the game’s lawmakers.

The International Football Association Board met at Wembley on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of a trial after a request from world players’ union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Forum to test the protocol in the Premier League, Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer.