US EditionMaresca leaves key players out of Chelsea's Champions League squad
Chelsea's 23-man Champions League squad excludes Facundo Buonanotte due to UEFA squad size and homegrown player limits, with manager Enzo Maresca making difficult selection choices.
- Chelsea announced on September 3, 2025, that new loan signing Facundo Buonanotte was omitted from their 23-man UEFA Champions League squad for the League Phase.
- Because of squad caps and financial limits, UEFA restricts List 'A' to 25 players with eight locally trained spots, and Chelsea faces a fine of 27million that could rise to over 60million.
- Maresca's 23 features Alejandro Garnacho and Estev�o Willian, includes Liam Delap and Levi Colwill despite injuries, while Romeo Lavia, Tyrique George, and Josh Acheampong qualify via List B.
- For Buonanotte, missing out may hinder the 20-year-old midfielder's development short-term, but UEFA knockout-stage registration allows Chelsea to add up to three new players later.
- Chelsea begin their Group Phase away at Bayern Munich on September 17, 2025, after facing Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on September 13 in a demanding group with Barcelona and Napoli.
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