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Bournemouth boss Iraola: Subs policy just strange

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola admits he's frustrated with the Premier League's substitutions policy.

In England, Iraola can name a total of 20 players in a matchday squad, with up to five substitutes allowed via a maximum of three substitution windows.

However, in Spain cannot make more than five changes, but do have three more options than clubs in the Premier League.

Iraola told the Daily Echo: “I don't know what I prefer but it's strange that it's not the same in every league.

“You know you go to a league it's 23.

“You go to another league it's 18, you go to another league it's 20.

“So I think it should be something standard for all the leagues. I don't know what's the exact number.

“I think (with) 23 that everyone that is fit enough to play is at least on the bench.

“Previously some years ago was always 18. I think it should be something standard, I don't know the ideal number."

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