Liverpool excludes Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo from Champions League squad

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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