Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says Premier League players should be given two medical screenings each year.
The Italian believes current health assessments are not "accurate" enough.
"When I saw our medical [procedures] two years ago, I was worried. I said we need to do them better," he said.
Mancini made his comments shortly after chief executive Richard Scudamore revealed the Premier League will review its medical procedures after Fabrice Muamba's cardiac arrest.
Medics spent six minutes trying to resuscitate Bolton midfielder Muamba after he collapsed against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
The level of care owed much to the changes by the Premier League following Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech's fractured skull in 2006.
But City boss Mancini insists medical procedures in England are still not as thorough as those in Italy.
"We need to improve the medical side for the players," he added. "It's better in Italy.
"We need to screen the players often, maybe two times a year, and they have to be more accurate.
"What happened to Muamba can happen and that should be impossible."
Muamba was rushed to the intensive care unit of the heart attack centre at the London Chest Hospital immediately after receiving first aid following his collapse in the 42nd minute of the FA Cup quarter-final tie.
This contrasted with the claims of then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho that it took 30 minutes for an ambulance to arrive for Cech six years ago.
A South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust spokesman countered the Portuguese's statement and told BBC Radio 5 live that it took seven minutes.
Chelsea made an official complaint that led to a Premier League and Football Association review, from which fresh measures were introduced that included an ambulance being in place at stadia for the exclusive use of players, and club doctors attending every game.
Bolton's Gary Coyle and Phil Gartside express their thanks for the messages of support
"[We are] looking at every aspect of what happened and if there are ways and means of improving," said Scudamore on Tuesday.
"Incidents and events shape policy, shape developments, shape progress.
"It's been a difficult three days for everybody involved in the game, particularly those closest to Fabrice.
"The whole of the last three days, we've played out lots of scenarios, clearly.
"In some ways, his life, if it is saved - and let's hope it has been saved - is as a result of the things a lot of us put in place after what happened with Petr Cech.
"If you saw what happened on Saturday, the immediate attention, everybody comes out of this with huge credit, the referee, the match officials, the way the medics were there.
"Jose Mourinho made some strident comments about the treatment that Petr Cech got. Everything that we've put in place since helped Fabrice at least have a chance."
Spurs sweat over City's interest in Hazard as Harry fears being priced out of £35m move
Tottenham will ask to be kept informed over negotiations between Manchester City and Lille for Eden Hazard.
Spurs fear they will be unable to match City’s wage offer should Roberto Mancini pursue his interest.
Mancini made a personal scouting visit to France on Sunday night.
The City manager watched the coveted Belgium international score in Lille's emphatic 4-0 victory against Valenciennes - a week after rival United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was in the stands to monitor the 21-year-old.
Last week, Spurs chief Harry Redknapp publicly revealed his admiration for the forward, hinting chairman Daniel Levy is ready to fund a summer bid for the player rated at £35million by the French high-flyers.
But City seemingly do not want Hazard to slip through the net and the Belgian admitted after the match that he was aware Italian Mancini was watching him.
'I was aware that Roberto Mancini was there,' Hazard told French TV station Canal+.
'The manager (Rudi Garcia) told me... I wasn't thinking about it. I was trying to play to the best of my abilities.
Carlos Tevez set for Man City bench - Roberto Mancini
Carlos Tevez could make his return for Manchester City as a substitute in Wednesday's league match against Chelsea says boss Roberto Mancini.
Tevez, 28, has not played since September and spent three months absent without leave from the club.
"It's possible," said Mancini when asked about selecting Tevez.
"He is getting better but I don't think Carlos can have more than 25-30 minutes. He needs to play but for 90 minutes it is impossible."
Tevez like a new signing for City - Hart
Joe Hart believes the return of Carlos Tevez comes at the ideal time to boost Manchester City's Premier League title bid.
Tevez has not played for City since September, but having reconciled his differences with the club hierarchy is expected to be on the bench for City's crunch clash against Chelsea on Wednesday.
And with the Argentina international set to return to the City side for the first time in six months, Hart believes it will be like having a new signing on the pitch.
"I haven't actually trained with him," Hart said in The Sun. "But those who have assure me he's doing really well. It's down to the manager to assess it. But a fully fit and firing Carlos has got to be a positive for us.
"We've got energy in the team and we've got a lot of firepower. But Carlos brings us more of that. The strikers who are here now have got us in a position where we could get a record points tally in the league. But having Carlos back will be like a new signing."
Defeat to Swansea nine days ago saw City surrender their lead at the top of the Premier League for the first time since October, but Hart believes his side are capable of gunning down leaders Manchester United.
"It doesn't feel good," Hart said. "As soon as the whistle went at Swansea, we knew. We didn't need to check the results, we knew what would have gone on elsewhere.
"We were hurt and we'll show how hurt we are with our performance on Wednesday against Chelsea. Now we have to push on, we have a big game against Chelsea. We need to focus on what we're doing and we should be OK.
"One result can literally change everything. It's madness but it's great. Being four points behind won't have any bearing on how we play.
"I've never won [the league] so it's hard to know what a title-winning side feels like. But we've got a good spirit, good attitude.
"And I'm sure anyone who has won a title will tell you that's what is required. We have all the ingredients. All we're short of is the medal round our necks."
Brighton extend loan deal of Man City's Gai Assulin
Brighton & Hove Albion have extended the loan stay of Manchester City's creative midfielder Gai Assulin until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old Israeli has made four appearances for the Seagulls since joining last month.
Brighton boss Gus Poyet said: "He's been out for a while and needs to play to get back to his best.
"We think he's the type of player that perfectly suits the way we play. Everybody gains from this situation."
Assulin wrote on his Twitter page: "Just extended my loan with Brighton till the end of the season!! Really happy!!"
Man City line up swap deal with Real Madrid's Higuain as Dzeko nears exit
Edin Dzeko could leave Manchester City this summer in a swap deal with Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Dzeko has become frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities at the Etihad Stadium, making just 14 league starts this term.
With Carlos Tevez due to return, Dzeko could slip further down the pecking order.
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is a huge admirer of the Bosnia international, who has scored 18 times for City this season.
And according to The Sun, Roberto Mancini would be interested in pairing Gonzalo Higuain with his Argentina team-mate Sergio Aguero next season.
The 24-year-old is in his sixth season at the Bernabeu and is open to a move.
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Chelsea are planning a £30m summer move for Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, 23, and 25-year-old Magpies midfielder Cheick Tiote. Independent
Meanwhile, the Blues have held talks to sign Porto's Brazilian striker Hulk, 25, for a reduced fee of 40m euros (£34m). Daily Telegraph
Newcastle have sent scouts to watch highly rated AZ Alkmaar midfielder Adam Maher, 18, as a possible replacement for Tiote. Independent
Chinese Super League club Guizhou Renhe are preparing summer moves for Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, both 33, in deals that would see each player earn £250,000 a week. the Sun
Dimitar Berbatov's agent says the Manchester United striker is embarrassed to be receiving a high salary while barely playing for the club and will accept his departure this summer with good grace. Independent
Barcelona have made a 14m euro (£11.6m) down-payment to Brazilian club Santos for 20-year-old forward Neymar, reports Spain's biggest radio station Cadena Ser. Independent
Reports in Italy are linking Liverpool and Arsenal with Udinese duo Mehdi Benatia, 24, and Mauricio Isla, 23, but they face competition from Napoli. talkShite
Barcelona are plotting a shock summer move for Manchester United twins Fabio and Rafael da Silva, both 21. Caught Offside
Arsenal are also believed to be chasing Montpellier and France striker Olivier Giroud, 25, who has also caught the eye of both Aston Villa and Newcastle United. Metro
Blackburn striker Ruben Rochina is eyeing a summer move away from Ewood Park, if he continues to be left on the bench. The former Barcelona player has not started a Premier League game since New Year's Eve. Daily Mirror
Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones, who took Robbie Fowler to Cardiff in 2007, is set to offer the former Liverpool striker a deal at Hillsborough until the end of the season, after he failed to agree terms with Blackpool. Daily Mail
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has targeted Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp as a possible replacement for Andre Villas-Boas, who was sacked earlier this month. The 44-year-old led the German side to their first Bundesliga title since 2002. Daily Mail
Bolton are not expected to withdraw from the FA Cup, although this weekend's Premier League game at home to Blackburn could be postponed after the collapse of Fabrice Muamba. the Times
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he "feared the worst" when Muamba collapsed at White Hart Lane on Saturday. the Sun
Redknapp will tell his Tottenham players at a meeting on Tuesday morning that they need to play against Stoke on Wednesday to help them get over the shock of the cardiac arrest suffered by Muamba. the Times
Aston Villa centre-back Richard Dunne is turning to American football to help heal his broken collarbone - by spending time with the Cleveland Browns to continue his rehabilitation. Birmingham Mail
Interim Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo admits he will be regarded as a failure if he side fail to finish in the top four this season. the Times
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has warned the rest of the Premier League that his side can be even better next season. talkShite
Bob Pollock, the linesman who failed to notice that Clint Hill's header had crossed the line for QPR in the game against Bolton, has been removed from both the Premier League and Football League list for the weekend. Daily Mirror
A Singapore couple are fast becoming an internet sensation after a video of their Liverpool FC-themed wedding went viral. The Reds-mad couple will be spending their honeymoon in Liverpool to see their team take on Fulham. Daily Mail
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is not only the world's best player but also best paid. He is set to earn £27.4m in 2012 from wages, bonuses, sponsorship and endorsements. the Sun
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham was presented with a diamond-encrusted MLS Cup winner's ring before his side's meeting with DC United. Daily Star
