Premier League approves five-change rule from season … / England / Premier League / Mar 31, 2022 / SOFOOT.com

The English, two years after everyone else.

The Premier League has announced a series of new measures which will be put in place from next season, and among them, the one which allows five changes to be made during the match. The English league was the last of the Big 5 not to have it in place yet.

Premier League Shareholders met today and discussed a range of matters.Clubs agreed to change the rules relating to substitute players. From next season, clubs will be permitted to use five substitutions. Full statement: https://t.co/Ub985Gl3Lj pic.twitter.com/T27WXiXbUM

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 31, 2022

The press release also takes the opportunity to give the dates of its summer transfer window, which will run from June 10 to 1^er September, in line with other European leagues this time around. The Premier League also announces a new Covid protocol, ending bi-weekly tests from April 4, to settle for antigen tests only.

Good news for Chelsea’s finances.
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