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Arteta Begs Premier League for Larger Squads
30 Jan
Summary
- Arteta wants Premier League to increase matchday squads to 20 players.
- He cites player mental health and squad management benefits.
- UEFA competitions already allow larger matchday squads than England's 18.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has publicly appealed to the Premier League to reconsider its squad size regulations.
Arteta is advocating for an increase in the matchday squad limit from the current 18 players to 20, a number already permitted in UEFA competitions. He stressed that this change would greatly benefit player management and mental health, as leaving players out of the 18-player squad is a difficult task.
He explained that the current rules force difficult decisions, impacting players who train well and contribute positively. Arteta believes that with increasing demands on players, larger squads are necessary to ensure everyone feels included and has a chance to participate, ultimately being better for everyone involved.
