“That’s nonsense and has to change” Carragher Outburst on weird PL rule seen in Nottingham Forest 3-1 biased loss against Newcastle Amid call to PL rule revie.
Nuno Espirito Santo deserves immense credit for Nottingham Forest’s impressive start to the Premier League season, reigniting hope among fans.
Forest initially took the lead through Murillo’s first goal for the club, but Newcastle’s stronger second-half performance ultimately turned the tide in their favor.
Morgan Gibbs-White, a key player for Forest, had an off day against Newcastle, which didn’t help their cause. However, he should return from the international break brimming with confidence after providing an assist for England.
One notable incident from the game caught the attention of Jamie Carragher, who suggested a potential rule change.
### Carragher Calls for Rule Change After Livramento Incident
The incident involved Tino Livramento, who went down injured and was required to leave the field, leaving Newcastle temporarily down to 10 men as they defended against Nottingham Forest’s attack.
Speaking on *Sky Sports* (via *Caught Offside*), Carragher expressed his dissatisfaction with the rule:
> “The way that rule has been set up at the moment, it’s something to be looked at. Livramento has had a whack, should have had a free kick. Nottingham Forest have got a free kick, and Livramento can’t defend it. They are actually down to 10 men. That has to change. That’s nonsense that.”
### Should the Rule Be Changed?
The rule is logical in cases where a player needs time off the pitch for genuine injuries, such as head impacts. However, it becomes problematic in minor situations, such as cramp, where players capable of continuing are still forced off temporarily.
Scrapping the rule might risk increasing time-wasting, as players could fake injuries knowing they wouldn’t need to leave the pitch after treatment. A balanced approach may be needed to address these concerns while maintaining fairness.