BriefTea
Every story in sixty words
Get the free app no ads · no paywallExplained in plain English
The role of a substitute
When Courtois was injured, Senne Lammens came on as a substitute. Substitutes are players who replace someone already on the pitch, usually due to injury, fatigue, or tactical reasons. They need to be ready to perform immediately under pressure, as Lammens found out when he conceded the winning goal just 17 minutes after coming on.
Stories that explain this
Belgium's Courtois leaves World Cup quarterfinal with injury, Spain win 2-1Related explainers
The coach's tough choices How do coaches get jobs? Why injuries change games What makes a good coach? Do players become coaches? What is a quarterfinal? What about the UK's role? How do actors see their roles?The full catalogue
Browse every card filed under R →We would like to count visits and see which links bring readers here. That means storing a random ID in your browser. No cookies, no ads, no profile. How it works.