The English Football Association announced a new law regarding goalkeepers, which will be applied in the next season of the English Premier League.
A new experimental law regarding goalkeeper injuries will be applied, aimed at avoiding deliberate delays.
The official statement said: "The English Football Association has obtained the approval of the International Football Association to implement a new experimental system for goalkeeper injuries, for the 2026/27 season, as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining the pace and flow of matches".
He added: "The experimental law will be applied across professional football in England, for both men and women, after approval from the relevant authorities, and it is designed to address cases of goalkeeper injuries intended to disrupt match momentum or slow play or create opportunities to provide tactical instructions".
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He continued: "If the match stops due to a goalkeeper injury, the coach will be required to nominate one of his team's players to leave the pitch immediately, and that player must remain off the pitch for at least one minute after play resumes. The aim is to ensure real injuries receive appropriate medical care and to rule out any potential sporting advantage related to stoppages in play".
He added: "The trial will be applied with several exceptions, including the award of a penalty kick due to a foul against the goalkeeper requiring immediate treatment, or the goalkeeper colliding with a player and needing medical attention, or the goalkeeper bleeding".
He stated: "We will continue to monitor the trial throughout the season in cooperation with the International Football Association Board and other relevant parties, in order to assess its effectiveness in supporting the flow of play, alongside maintaining the highest standards of player safety".
