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Liverpool excludes Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo from Champions League squad

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Liverpool excludes Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo from Champions League squad

Summary

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has finalized the club's 25-man squad for the 2026-27 Champions League, omitting Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo. While both players were included in the domestic Premier League squad, they were not selected for European competition due to UEFA's specific registration requirements regarding homegrown talent and players under the age of 21. Hugo Ekitike was included in the squad despite an injury that is expected to sideline him until late December. Liverpool's roster remains subject to potential changes after the league phase, though clubs are restricted to a maximum of three adjustments. The club utilized a full squad for domestic fixtures where registration rules for younger players are more lenient, but the stricter UEFA mandates forced the omission of two first-team members for the upcoming European campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo were omitted from the UEFA squad registration.
•UEFA registration rules for Champions League differ from Premier League domestic requirements.
•Hugo Ekitike was named to the squad despite an injury keeping him out until December.
•Changes to the submitted squad are limited to three after the completion of the league phase.

Latest Updates

10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Champions League snub leaves two stars facing uncertain futures
10:13 PMBBC Football — Chiesa & Endo not in Liverpool's Champions League squad
9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Liverpool Leave Chiesa and Endo Out of Champions League Squad

What they're saying

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Liverpool have confirmed their squad for the league phase of the Champions League, with Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo among the notable absentees. Both players have been left out of the 25-man group, in a decision that could raise further questions over their respective positions within the squad.
— Yahoo Sports