“Squad depth”
/ˈskwɑd ˈdɛpθ/
noun · soccer
Definition
How good a team’s backup options are. Not just your 11 best players, but your next 11 after that.
Origin
Crept into soccer punditry over the last couple decades as European competitions multiplied. When you’re playing 50+ games a season across league, cup, and continental competition, one great starting XI isn’t enough anymore.
Used in a sentence
“Arsenal’s got great squad depth this year. Bruno coming in means they can rotate without losing quality.”
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