Premier League 'nonsense' rule change demanded after Chelsea and Jude Bellingham observation
Richard Keys has urged the Premier League to implement a new rule which stops players from cutting holes in their kit. The English sports presenter blasted Conor Gallagher on social media after seeing the midfielder with torn socks during Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday night.
Lots of footballers are seen wearing socks with holes cut out in the calf region as they believes it can help reduce the risk of injury. Many believe that the socks are too tight, with the extra compression increasing the chance of suffering a muscle issue.
Gallagher has been one of many footballers across the world to cut holes in his kit – the likes of Neymar, Jude Bellingham and Kyle Walker, among hundreds more, also look to relieve unwanted pressure on their calves. In Spain, La Liga rules state that players are not allowed to wear kit that is torn and that any torn items must be replaced during a game.
After spotting Gallagher's socks, Keys blasted the Chelsea midfielder on X, formerly known as Twitter, and called on the Premier League to implement a similar rule. The pundit wrote: «Enough of this nonsense. There’s no need for it. The Spanish have outlawed it (although Bellingham gets away with it). It’s time we did.»
While La Liga have a rule in place, Bellingham doesn't seem to have been penalised yet. In fact, Real Madrid teammate Brahim Diaz has started cutting holes in his socks too, claiming that the modification has helped him get around the pitch more.
«My calves had gone up in the last few matches and I didn't know why,» said the former Manchester City midfielder in an interview with Spanish outlet Defensa Central back in December. «Bellingham runs for 90 minutes and he's fine, so I said I have to do something. Let's
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