The Champions League rule changes that will affect Manchester United and Man City this season
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSubstitutesIn Lisbon, clubs were permitted to make five substitutes off the bench.The idea was this would reduce the effects of fatigue that might have been felt due to the packed schedule and UEFA has extended this into the new season, once again using the risk of fatigue on players as a reason for this controversial change.Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletterSign up here - it only takes a few seconds.Champions League teams will be permitted to name a total of 12 substitutes on the bench, with managers allowed to introduce five in three different spells over the course of the 90 minutes of the match.“This is the right decision and a good first step to ease.
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