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The Premier League is set to introduce a new rule from the start of next season that will see team captains become the only players who are allowed to speak with the referee during controversial moments in games.

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk will be the only Reds man allowed to converse with the on-field official during major flashpoints, with the expectation being that referees will find themselves being surrounded less often, as frequently happens as things stand.

It is understood that clubs are set to ratify the new rule during the Premier League's annual general meeting (AGM) next month.



Referee Anthony Taylor reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

Everyone agrees, this is bad for the image of football."

Premier League referee Michael Oliver spoke about the rule ahead of Euro 2024.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will include the rule in the guidelines ahead of the next season, meaning that any league can take it up should it wish

The Premier League is expected to, meaning that Van Dijk and his teammates will have to get used to it quickly

That was brought into the Premier League to speed up most decisions and has been in place since April after extensive trials.

Next season, in-stadium video assistant referee (VAR) announcements, which have been trialed in the Carabao Cup, will be brought in
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