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- Uefa's executive committee, meeting in Tirana, Albania, has approved a significant amendment to the regulations governing the 2025-26 Uefa club competitions.
- This adjustment is designed to mitigate the impact of extended absences on team strength and to protect players from being overburdened with excessive playing time.
- During the same meeting, Uefa also considered requests from the Spanish and Italian football associations to permit domestic league matches to be played outside of thier respective countries.
Uefa Approves Squad Flexibility for 2025-26 Club Competitions
Injury Replacement Rule Adopted
Uefa’s executive committee, meeting in Tirana, Albania, has approved a significant amendment to the regulations governing the 2025-26 Uefa club competitions. The change allows clubs participating in the league phase to temporarily replace one outfield player experiencing a long-term injury or illness, up to matchday six.
This adjustment is designed to mitigate the impact of extended absences on team strength and to protect players from being overburdened with excessive playing time. Uefa stated the adaptation ensures squad lists remain appropriately sized and safeguards player welfare.
international League Game requests Under Review
During the same meeting, Uefa also considered requests from the Spanish and Italian football associations to permit domestic league matches to be played outside of thier respective countries. Though,a definitive decision on this matter was deferred.
Uefa acknowledged the growing interest in hosting games internationally but emphasized the need for comprehensive consultation with all stakeholders – including fans – before reaching a final conclusion. The organization recognizes the complexity of the issue and its obligation to consider all relevant factors.