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"He needs to come off the pitch to the sanctuary of the dressing room and get checked by an independent doctor. In the mean time, he is replaced by a temporary substitute so you are not numerically disadvantaged. It is common sense. Why aren't IFAB stepping up?"Surprisingly, Owen challenged Sutton, attempting to dismiss the issue as being "bumps and bangs on the head". Sutton replied: "Hang on a minute, concussion is a bump and a bang. How do you know that is not a concussion?"
Owen responded: "If you take what you say to an extreme, every time they roll around holding their leg, they have broken their leg."
"Michael, that is the view of a caveman," Sutton replied. "Football needs to catch up." https://twitter.com/seancoppack/status/1496614508730667014?s=21 The exchange was cut short as the second half coverage began. Owen's stance on the issue is reflective of football's archaic approach to dealing with head injuries. Despite calls from Sutton and the likes of brain injury charity Headway, IFAB have to date only introduced permanent concussion substitutes - which many believe do not go far enough in tackling the issue. Related articles:Liverpool ‘make decision’ on sacking Arne Slot
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