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Frank: There should be an additional timeout in the first and second half of the football match, and the handball rules must also be modified

12:02am, 12 September 2025【Football】

The British media Sun reported that Tottenham coach Frank suggested adding a timeout to each half of the football game to give coaches the opportunity to communicate with the players. At the same time, Frank also suggested that the handball rules must be modified, and if the hand touches the ball, the penalty should not be called.

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Frank said: "If you can modify it, I would suggest a pause during every half-time break. From the coach's point of view, it would be ideal if you have the opportunity to communicate with the players and make corresponding adjustments during the game."

At the same time, Frank also suggested modifying the current handball rules, "If a ball touches your arm in the penalty area, it is just because the ball is 'touching'. With your arm, you are giving your opponent the biggest chance to score. Of course, if you stand on the goal line and try to save the ball like a goalkeeper, then the situation is different. "

" But I really don't understand why just the ball touches the player's arm, and just touches certain parts of the arm, can create the biggest chance to score for the game. This is a rule that must be modified so that the game can be improved and it will be more fair." Frank said.

In the first three rounds of the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspurs scored 2 wins and 1 loss. Frank reviewed the game: "So far, the season has started quite well. I have been very happy with the players since I joined this football club. We didn't perform well enough against Bournemouth, but overall, from our initial form to the current situation, I'm still very satisfied."