Substituted players to be interviewed during Premier League games

Next season’s Premier League TV coverage will include touchline interviews with substitute players and camera access to dressing rooms.

Camera operators will also be able to film close-ups of goal celebrations for a brief period of time on the field of play.

The developments, which were first reported in the Telegraph, coincide with the start of a new four-year domestic TV deal.

The agreement, which will cost a record £6.6 billion, will allow Sky and TNT to broadcast 270 live games each season.

The substitute players will be given a cooling-down period before being interviewed on the touchline during the game, according to BBC Sport.

However, information on how frequently this will occur in matches and how many matches will it apply to has not yet been made.

During team discussions, access to the dressing room will be restricted and never permitted.

In the United States, such coverage is a common feature of sports, but it is uncommon in the UK.

The BBC will continue to air Premier League highlights on Match of the Day in accordance with the new TV deal.