Chelsea’s Substitution Delayed as Welbeck Misses New 10-Second Exit Limit
Chelsea’s planned substitution was delayed during their 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Luton at Stamford Bridge after Danny Welbeck took longer than the new 10-second limit to leave the pitch. Xabi Alonso wanted to replace Welbeck with João Pedro around the 71st minute, shortly after Welbeck scored on his debut. Under the IFAB time-limited substitution protocol, João Pedro had to wait until the next stoppage before coming on. The incident drew boos from supporters and revived debate over whether the rule is too strict on tired players. Supporters of the measure say it is designed to curb time-wasting in English football.
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