Why Liverpool were able to make six substitutions against Southampton
Published 13 hours ago
By Chris Shaw
You may be wondering how Liverpool were permitted to make six substitutions during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Southampton in the Premier League.
After deploying three changes at half-time at Anfield, Diogo Jota and Wataru Endo were introduced by the Reds during the second period – reaching the usual total allotment of five switches per top-flight fixture.
However, in the final minute Jarell Quansah was also sent on from the bench in place of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
This sixth substitution by the Reds was allowed as a result of Saints defender Jan Bednarek being withdrawn in the first half in line with concussion protocols.
When one team makes a change as part of the official concussion procedure, the opposition also receives an additional substitution to maintain fair balance.
Published 13 hours ago