The new crackdown is a part of a set of rules that authorities must follow in the 2023–24 season.
This will lead to longer added-time periods, like the ones at the ongoing 2023 WWC and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
It’s claimed that officials have grown concerned that the average amount of time the ball is in play is down at a shocking 55 minutes per match in the Premier League – and even lower further down the English pyramid, according to Sky Sports.
So, officials are set to get strict on accounting for time wasted for celebrations, injuries, substitutions and even things like throw-ins and goal-kicks.
It’s said that referees will be given power to punish “clear and impactful actions” to waste time from players.
However, other new measures will include tougher punishments for dissent towards referees.
Also, greater leniency for physical contact in tackles between players and ensuring managers stay in their technical areas.
In essence, it means that 10- to 15-minute extensions to the game’s final minutes should become customary in the Premier League.
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The impact of VAR checks and concussion stoppages should now be mandatory.
As usual, clubs are permitted to make five replacements each per game.
Also, the additional time should more appropriately reflect the amount of time lost in a game.
