Ranieri backs idea of five substitutes in the Premier League

Waford manager Claudio Ranieri is strongly backing the decision of allowing teams to make five substitutions after the International Football Association Board's advisory panel recommended making the option permanent.

“I think it's a good idea," the former Leicester manager said. “In England you play so many matches and if you have the opportunity to change five players, it's a good idea.

“I know very well the big teams change one champion for another champion.

“But also other teams can put young players on the pitch, give them experience.

“I think it's a very good idea and I support it.