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Selection
General Terms
The process of the manager choosing which players will start the game and which will be on the bench.

Related Terms in General Terms

Fixture

A scheduled match.

Squad

The entire group of players available to a club, including starters, substitutes, and reserves.

Upset

When an underdog defeats a favorite.

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