2) I think this would /could be detrimental ... You play him, all is going well team has rhythm and 15 mins in he's off a sub in first half is always a / nearly always a unsettling of the rhythm! 3) STARTS OFF SAME AS 2)! ... if the team had been doing well without him for a few games the latter part of 3) would make sense. 4) sort of makes sense "you ensure he is fully recovered from injury? thats more important than 100% fit which comes from work, so play at start and sub later if needs be. ... HOWEVER, If fully recovered and fitness is only doubt, then should he have "just been short " of starting, RECLAIMING his place in a successful run of results? [potentially 90 minutes ahead ] surely playing for last 15-20 mins or so whether chasing or not would be a/ the option? QUICKIE Q [ anyone ]...... how many subs are allowed now 3 or 4?
YEP agree both your replies ... [ I reply as I read down sometimes similar answers already given ... helps confirm / deny responses ...lol ]