Football lawmakers will examine whether to grow the amount of time that a participant is evaluated for concussion in high level talks next week.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will hold an advisory meeting next Wednesday, October 23, in Zurich with associates including both British associations and FIFA.
1 proposal involves a compulsory 10-minute test, rather than the present evaluation, and a taskforce is likely to be made to evaluate its suitability.
No decision was produced and IFAB officials have told Sky Sports News that it may takea while before visible progress has been made due to the complexity of the matter.
Its known lawmakers wish to ensure that experience and sufficient time is devoted to finding the very best solution for the sport.
Lengthy treatment was received by manchester United winger Daniel James from medics for a head injury in the pitch during Wales 1-1 draw on Sunday night.
Wales boss Ryan Giggs stressed the 21-year-old had passed concussion protocols.
Giggs said:The physio came but there was no problem. We did all of the (concussion) tests at half-time and that he was nice.
He remained right down and was a bit streetwise. He advised the physiciansIm just sitting. Not to find anyone sent off, he was only with his nous.
James added:I believe he just caught me in the head. I didnt get pumped out, luckily.
UEFA is currently calling on IFAB to present head injury substitutes – like those used in union – to avoid complications related to concussion.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said that 2021 could introduces a rule allowing additional substitutions.
Footballs leading administrators have been scheduled to meet in Belfast but any legislation changes will take place following IFABs annual assembly in early March.