Squad Depth and Rotation

Squad Depth and Rotation

Having quality throughout your squad is essential for sustained success.

Why Depth Matters

• Players may not play in real life, triggering auto-substitutions
• Injuries and suspensions in real life affect your WLM squad
• Half-time substitutions require quality options on the bench
• Fixture congestion (league + European) demands squad rotation

Building Depth

• Aim for at least two players per position
• Prioritise positions where your starter has unreliable real-world game time
• Free agents can be excellent low-cost depth options
• Consider versatile players who cover multiple positions naturally

Auto-Substitution

When a starting player isn't available (real-world absence), the system auto-subs from your bench:

• It looks for a player in the same position type
• The best available match is selected
• If no valid substitute exists, the absent player gets a heavy penalty

Bench Selection Tips

• Always include at least one defender, midfielder, and attacker on the bench
• Put your best bench players in positions most likely to be needed
• Check upcoming real-world fixtures to anticipate which starters might be absent