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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.
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