Skip to main content
Donate to the Fighting Fund
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.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
A mural of Eberechi Eze wearing an Arsenal shirt, near to the Emirates Stadium, London, August 22, 2025
Men's Football / 22 August 2025
22 August 2025
Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Real Madrid, April 16
Men's Football / 17 April 2025
17 April 2025
Australia's Will Pucovski bats during day one of the Tour Ma
Men’s cricket / 8 April 2025
8 April 2025
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka salutes the fans following the Premier
Men's Football / 2 April 2025
2 April 2025