Yesterday saw the final matchday of Serie A, which crowned Inter Milan as winter champions. The championship is still long, and Pioli's A.C. Milan is only four points behind the leader. After yesterday's match against Empoli, they bid farewell to 2021 on a high note. In these last few matches, we have noticed something strange and perhaps irregular in a Rossonero player, more specifically in Saelemaekers, a midfielder who is gradually making his mark.
The Belgian midfielder for Milan does something very unusual with his socks and shin guards, and, rereading the football rules, it could be considered irregular. As you may have seen in the images, the Belgian's shin guards protrude from his socks, both on the right and left sides. Many of you may be wondering what is so strange or absurd about this, and to answer your questions, we will explain it right away.
Upon carefully reading the football regulations, we found a rule regarding the use of shin guards that states the following: Shin guards must be completely covered by socks, must be made of suitable material and provide an appropriate level of protection. The first part clearly states that the shin guard must be COMPLETELY covered by the sock and, as we have said, Saelemaekers does not comply with this. Is the Milan midfielder's use of shin guards therefore irregular?
We would say yes! If FIGC rules are to be followed, Saelemaekers would not be allowed to take the field, or if he did so after being checked by the referee, he should be cautioned. What about you? What do you think about this? Write your thoughts in the comments!
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