Premier League clubs reportedly fear that semi-automated offside technology may not be introduced into the English top flight until the 2025/26 season.
The technology, which was used by FIFA at the 2022 World Cup, was due to be introduced to the Premier League this autumn.
However, The Times reports that clubs have been informed that there has been a delay in welcoming the system due to “failures in the system being 100 per cent accurate”.
But it is claimed that some clubs believe there is a “strong chance” the system won’t be introduced this season at all.
It is explained that the delay is believed to be due to faults in the equipment when there are numerous bodies surrounding the ball, though clubs are anticipating an update on its development at the next Premier League meeting in central London on Friday.
The Premier League currently uses a Hawk-Eye system to officiate offsides in the Premier League, however, the technology has led to regular delays in fixtures since it was introduced.
The Times also reports that the Premier League has chosen to use a different system to the one which is used by FIFA, UEFA and other European leagues.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs that would be affected by the change of technology in the Premier League.
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