Five substitutes will be allowed in the FA Cup from the third round stage as the pressure continues to mount on the Premier League.
The FA has voted to follow suit from UEFA and European major leagues by allowing an extra two subs to be used during matches, while the topflight clubs in England have refused to budge on the matter with the 'Big Six' and the rest continuing to squabble.
This means that Premier League clubs will be allowed to use five substitutes in major European competitions and now the FA Cup, according to the Sun, but still not the league.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp continues to be the most vocal on the issue as his players continue to fall victim to injuries caused by the hectic scheduling due to the knock-back effect of the coronavirus pandemic.
The FA's Professional Game Board voted unanimously to allow sides to use two more replacements during matches from the third round onwards, only further backing up Klopp's views in his public disagreement with the Premier League.
Three topflight clubs are on the board along with League solicitor and interim chairman of the FA, Peter McCormick.
Brighton chief Paul Barber and Spurs director Rebecca Caplehorn have both supported five substitutes, but Crystal Palace have opposed the move.
15 of the 20 Prem managers signalled they were in support of reverting to five subs at their meeting last month.
It has remained a quiet subject at boardroom level after at least two clubs made it clear they would not change their stance on adding two more subs, despite their managers changing their minds.
Under the current rules, at least 14 clubs need to be in favour to bring in a new rule and the voting for five substitutes fell short with 11 for and nine against.
However, the FA's most recent move will add more pressure onto the Premier League to rethink their stance and a new vote could be called by the 'Big Six' before Christmas.
Jurgen Klopp went to war after his sides draw at Brighton, repeating his view that the Premier League should change its rules and allow five subs this season, because of fixture congestion, and calling fellow Premier League boss, Sheffield United’s Chris Wilder, 'selfish', for opposing it.
The outspoken coach has also crossed swords with broadcasters, appearing to blame BT Sport for a hamstring injury to James Milner, because his club had been chosen to play in the TV slot at 12.30pm on Saturday, after competing in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Bornfaceelijah
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In FA, UCL, La liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga it is permitted but in Epl[Crylaugh] people are are saying it will be advantage to top six teams😔 Current best team in the world Bayern are using 5 subs, have you heard any team complain that they have advantage? Despite having 5 subs, Bayern lost in Bundesliga and drew yesterday. Epl why?
AminuSa007
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I think the 5 substances rule will help protect players but the truth is some teams will be at the advantage but generally, the aim is to protect the players. If we look at the congestion of matches we are having this season it is scary. This players are not robots, they need to be protected. You need to have have abundance of players looking fresh all the time to be able to select from in your match day squad.