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Mikel Arteta wants to see concussion subs in the game ASAP
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the touchline during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London

ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta has backed calls for concussion substitutes to be introduced in football.

The Gunners boss saw defender David Luiz involved in a sickening clash of heads with Raul Jimenez on Sunday which left the Wolves striker with a fractured skull.

Luiz played on until half-time, with Arsenal insisting all concussion protocols currently in place were followed, but was replaced as blood continued to seep through his bandaged head.

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