The Premier League have written to football’s lawmakers asking for permission to stage a trial of temporary concussion substitutes.
Mail Sport can report that the letter, penned by the Premier League’s chief football officer Tony Scholes, tells the International Football Association Board (IFAB) they have already prepared their own draft protocol in the hope of speeding up the process if they receive permission.
The protocol would see players exit the field for 10 minutes to undergo a more thorough assessment.
If the individual passes those tests in that time period, they would be allowed to return to the pitch.
IFAB will hold their annual general meeting in Scotland on Saturday with head injuries among the topics on the agenda.
The Premier League have told the lawmaking body that the trial of permanent concussion substitutes has been a positive step, but that they are ready to test the temporary option if allowed.
In their letter, they say this would significantly benefit player welfare and the sport, and that it is reinforced by recent scientific publications, including the latest consensus statement from the Concussion In Sport Group (CISG).
The Premier League have collaborated with the World Leagues Forum, FIFPro and the PFA, who have also sent letters of similar sentiment to IFAB.