Mikel Arteta ‘begging’ Premier League to expand 20-man matchday squads
Arsenal manager says dropping players ‘affects wellbeing’Serie A allows 25-player matchday squads and La Liga 23Arsenal have asked the Premier League to increase the size of matchday squads, with Mikel Arteta saying the current system is detrimental to player welfare. Top‑flight clubs can name 20 players for games, including a minimum of three homegrown players. In Spain’s La Liga, clubs can name a matchday squad of 23, while Italy’s Serie A allows 25.Arsenal have competed on multiple fronts in recent seasons. Last year, as well as winning the Premier League,…
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