An outfield player could be forced to leave the pitch when a goalkeeper goes down injury, if a potential rule change is made.

The alteration has been discussed by football's lawmakers as a way of improving the flow of play and limiting interruptions.

It would potentially stop teams from using the stoppage to hold a 'tactical timeout' whilst the keeper receives treatment.

Players have recently been seen huddling on the touchline to receive instructions from their manager when the match is paused.

Manchester City's use of the approach during their win over Leeds on Saturday was spotted by manager Daniel Farke .

The German accused Gianluigi Donnarumma of faking an injury in order to 'bend the rules' so that Pep Guardiola could give out tactical advice.

City had been leading 2-1 at the

See Full Page