Premier League's application of concussion rule questionable, claim brain injury charity

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Cortois suffered concussion against Arsenal Alexis Sanchez collided with Belgian keeper by accident Courtois then played on for 13 minutes before going to hospital Brain injury charity question Premier League over incident Rules state if medics suspect concussion then player must be substituted

By Matt Mcgeehan, Press Association

Published: 07:08 EST, 6 October 2014 | Updated: 07:25 EST, 6 October 2014

Headway, the brain injury charity, has questioned the application of the Premier League's regulations over head injuries after Thibaut Courtois played on during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win over Arsenal on Sunday.

Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois continued after requiring treatment for a head-knock following a collision with Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, before being replaced after further treatment and departing Stamford Bridge for precautionary scans in hospital.

Headway chief executive Peter McCabe said on the charity's website: 'The new rules introduced this season were designed to ensure no risks to players' health were taken.

Alexis Sanchez immediately shows concern for Thibaut Courtois as the keeper appeared badly hurt

'They clearly state that "If there is any suspicion of the player having sustained a concussion, they must be removed from the field of play, and not allowed to return."

'This incident calls into question whether these rules are working effectively.

'It is hard to understand how a concussion was not suspected following the sickening clash.'

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