as a substitute
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Andoni Iraola was appointed this summer as Slot's successor and, after using Mac Allister as a substitute in the top-flight opener at Newcastle, has started him in the past two games.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
He played his first match for the team on the road Saturday, joining as a substitute in the 65th minute of the 1-0 road loss to the Houston Dynamo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
He received a hero's welcome during an open training session and later made his comeback as a substitute against Juventus last Wednesday, before a late assist in the 3-3 draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Potassium can also be used as a substitute for some of the sodium in salt.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Landsman had played for the Met before as a substitute.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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