Tag: substitutions

29 August 2026 Off

Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Andoni Iraola frustrated by long wait to make substitutions

By Total Football News

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says he was angry about being prevented from making a triple substitution sooner during Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest.

With the game level at 1-1 during the second half at Anfield, the Basque wanted to bring on Ryan Gravenberch, Kostas Tsimikas and Rio Ngumoha.

However, despite the ball going out of play three times, the players were left waiting on the sideline

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7 March 2025 Off

Premier League: Who is making the most of their substitutions in 2024-25?

By Total Football News

Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler uses the most substitutions, with 130 out of a possible 135 at an average of 4.8 per game. This is remarkably similar to his predecessor Roberto de Zerbi, who made 4.6 per match.

Last season, Brighton were seeking to avoid injuries while balancing a maiden season in the Europa League.

However, as Europe’s second biggest spenders last summer, Albion now have a plethora of wingers to turn

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