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Footballers' union call for temporary concussion substitutes

Temporary concussion substitutes are needed to safeguard players because of the pressure on medical teams to make quick assessments, the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) said Monday. On Sunday, Leeds United's Robin Koch was substituted 19 minutes after suffering a head injury that needed to be bandaged in a 4-2 loss to Manchester United. Permanent concussion substitutes have been used in the Premier League for the past year, allowing each side up to an extra two changes.

PFA calls for temporary concussion substitutes after Koch injury

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has called for the introduction of temporary concussion substitutes following a head injury suffered by Leeds United's Robin Koch in Sunday's 4-2 Premier League defeat by Manchester United.

Premier League slammed after Koch allowed to play on despite head injury in Leeds v Man Utd

The PFA have slammed the Premier League over their "blatant disregard for player welfare" after Robin Koch was allowed to play on despite sustaining a head injury during Leeds' 4-2 defeat against Manchester United.

Robin Koch: PFA calls for temporary substitutes as concussion protocols 'fail to prioritise safety'

The Professional Footballers' Association says concussion protocols «are failing to prioritise player safety» following the injury sustained by Leeds United's Robin Koch in Sunday's loss to Manchester United.

Football accused of 'blatant disregard for player welfare' over head injuries

Football has been accused of a “blatant disregard for player welfare” and told that its trial for permanent concussion substitutes is failing after Leeds United defender Robin Koch became the latest player to stay on the pitch following a serious head collision.

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Footballers' union call for temporary concussion substitutes

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Robin Koch: PFA calls for temporary substitutes as concussion protocols 'fail to prioritise safety'

Football accused of 'blatant disregard for player welfare' over head injuries

PFA again calls for temporary head-injury substitutes after Robin Koch incident

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