Does a loaned player have to play a whole match for not having a missed match? So if I want to change my tactic for a particular match can I set him as a substitute and let him play his 35 minutes to get his improvement points without a missed match.

A loaned player has to start the game in order for it to count

You can substitute him anyway so he will not miss the match, but he has to start the match

Are you guys sure about that? I think he will miss a match only if he plays less than the required 35 minutes or so. Has anyone seen a loaned player miss a match for not starting the match even if he entered later on in time to play at least 35 minutes?

Now I’m not sure :D I have no more loaned players to test it…

I’ll test it next match. I hope he doesn’t miss a match :)

I can confirm Gabriel. Teles was a substitute for couto in the 45 min and didn’t miss a match. So loaned players don’t have to start the match.

http://www.rubysoccer.com/game/match_report/1046400