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Chelsea's game against AC Milan was 'over after 70 minutes,' claims NBC soccer analyst Robbie Mustoe, as he slams the introduction of five substitutes in the Champions League

NBC analyst Robbie Mustoe has slammed the Champions League decision to allow teams to use five substitutions.

The substitution limit was initially changed from three to five, in 2020 as a way to deal with a jam-packed schedule following the Covid-19 outbreak.

Fast forward to October 2022 and the Champions League and the Premier League have made the increase from three to five permanent.

NBC pundit Robbie Mustoe took to twitter to slam the decision to allow five substitutions

NBC pundit Robbie Mustoe took to twitter to slam the decision to allow five substitutions

Mustoe claimed Chelsea's game against AC Milan was over after 70 minutes following changes

While most are still adjusting to the new rule, Mustoe's comments make it appear that he has seen enough of it.