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Liverpool confirm 22-man Champions League squad as Federico Chiesa absence explained - Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's squad includes 22 players adhering to UEFA's homegrown rules, limiting non-homegrown players to 17, resulting in Federico Chiesa's exclusion from the Champions League roster.

  • Liverpool announced their 22-player roster for the 2025 Champions League group stage, with Federico Chiesa omitted and Rio Ngumhoa included.
  • Chiesa missed the squad due to UEFA rules requiring a 25-player limit with at least eight locally trained players, and he has struggled for playing time.
  • Ngumhoa, a 17-year-old forward signed from Chelsea last summer, was preferred over Chiesa despite not qualifying for the B list, forcing his inclusion on List A.
  • Chiesa has played only 29 minutes this season but scored a late third goal in Liverpool's 4-2 opening day win over Bournemouth, and told Italy coach Gennaro Gatuso he ‘wants to be 100%’ before returning internationally.
  • Liverpool will be able to adjust their List A squad before the knockout stage by adding three new eligible players within the 25-player limit, allowing some squad flexibility.
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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news in on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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