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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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Federico Chiesa forced out of Liverpool's Champions League squad as Rio Ngumoha makes cut - The Mirror
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