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Coronavirus: PSL adopts five substitutions for the remaining 2019-20 season fixtures

The PSL has adopted that five substitutions be made by coaches for the remaining matches of the 2019-20 season.

The league has also increased match squads for clubs from 18 to 20, meaning each team is allowed to name nine players on the bench.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the league further revealed that six substitutions will be permitted in Cup matches but the sixth change can only be made in case where matches go into extra time.

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