Introducing additional permanent concussion substitutes is a "flawed" approach and could lead to players trying to disguise symptoms in order to play on, according to a senior figure at brain injury charity Headway. Concussion protocols are in the spotlight after the clash of heads between Arsenal defender David Luiz and Wolves striker Raul Jimenez during a Premier League match on Sunday. While Jimenez had to be taken to hospital, Luiz was allowed to play on after an assessment, before being substituted at half-time. Following the shocking clash of heads at the weekend, which led to Wolves striker Raul Jimenez fracturing his skull, Headway expresses anger and disappointment at...
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