cup-tied
Britishadjective
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(of a team) unable to play another fixture because of involvement in a cup tie
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(of a player) unable to play in a cup tie because of some disallowance
Example Sentences
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Ironically, Pope's replacement Martin Dubravka is cup-tied for Wembley having played for Manchester United in an earlier round, leaving former Liverpool keeper Loris Karius as the most likely contender to face Erik ten Hag's side.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2023
With Florian Kamberi cup-tied and Jermain Defoe only fit enough for the bench, Greg Stewart took over up front while Liam Boyce – January’s match-winner – was also a substitute after a bout of illness.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 29, 2020
Defender Jack Hendry is cup-tied for the holders, having played for Dundee in his final game before signing for Celtic in January.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2018
Well, Mata won't play, because he is cup-tied.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2014
They will also be without cup-tied duo Billy Paynter and Elliott Whitehouse.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2014
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