substitution

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The subsequent changes made by McInnes in formation, and then his substitutions, were simply masterstrokes and the spirit in which his instructions were executed adds to my growing belief in this team and its manager.

From BBC

Vinicius Junior's crisis marked the beginning of the end, with his form dipping and blaming the new manager, he then visibly protested his substitution in El Clasico, then apologising to everyone except the manager.

From BBC

A series of McFarlane substitutions made a difference after the interval.

From BBC

If Zirkzee wasn't injured and that was a tactical substitution, it was a really poor one.

From Barron's

Watkins labelled his manager a "tactical genius" for a triple substitution and change of shape that turned the tide Villa's way.

From Barron's