What happens if a game loses time due to an injury and restarts with a drop ball that remains untouched?

When a game loses time due to an injury and is restarted with a drop ball that remains untouched, the game resumes as normal. This is because the Laws of the Game dictate that the drop ball is intended to allow play to continue fairly after a stoppage. If the ball is dropped and never touched by either team, the referee allows the match to continue from that point, effectively treating the drop ball as a non-event in terms of changing possession.

The correct decision reflects the understanding that the continuity of the game is prioritized, and it emphasizes that minor interruptions for reasons such as injuries should not unduly disrupt the flow of play when no player has interacted with the ball after it is dropped. In this case, allowing the game to proceed as normal ensures that the rhythm of the match is maintained.