- Aug 18, 2012
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Put simply, bigger clubs have more good players (and better players) than smaller clubs. Having 5 subs will absolutely favour bigger clubs because they have deeper benches with more quality.I am not convinced by the narrative that the new 5 subs rule will help the big clubs. I think it is just as helpful to the teams that come to park the bus.
Having fresh defenders doesn't help much if those defenders aren't as good as the ones on the pitch. Or if they're facing fresh forwards who are as good as those they replaced.
Another reason we need more depth. I think Conte will sub at least one wing back every game.