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# Bans, suspensions and holidays

> Documentation release: **FMRTE 26** (published release).

The player's **Unavailability** page lists restrictions that keep them out of matches. A player can have several at once.

![Unavailability page with the Scope menu open](https://docs.fmrte.com/img/fmrte26/players/unavailability.png)

## Remove a restriction

1. Open **Unavailability** and select the ban, suspension or holiday.
2. Select **−**, then **Save Changes**.
3. Check availability in Football Manager.

If the player still cannot play, check the remaining entries, [injuries](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/players/injuries.md) and [registration](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/players/registration-and-permits.md).

## Add a restriction

1. Select **+** and choose **Scope**.
2. Select the competition or team in **Item**, if required.
3. Choose **Reason** when available.
4. Set **Start Date** and **Number of days** or **Number of matches**.
5. Save and check both the reason and duration in Football Manager.

Scopes include global, competition, domestic-league and holiday restrictions. The available fields depend on the scope you choose.
