Rochdale made two player substitutions in 30 seconds: what is the reason for the decision.

Rochdale makes a substitution at the start of the match

According to The Sun: The lower league team Rochdale made two substitutions in the first 30 seconds of the National League Cup qualifying match against Manchester United. Ryan East and Toby Adebayor-Rolling were replaced by Jake Burger and Jack Griffiths as Rochdale decided to kick the ball out of play from the kickoff during Tuesday's match.

The competition rules state that National League clubs must start...

This decision by Rochdale came as a surprise to many spectators, as teams typically do not change their lineup so quickly. Such actions may indicate tactical preparation, as their opponent is one of the strongest clubs in England. In any case, such an experiment could impact the further development of the game and the strategy of both teams.