Liverpool omits Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo from Champions League squad

Liverpool has confirmed its 25-man squad for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, leaving out senior players Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo. Manager Andoni Iraola opted to exclude the pair despite their availability, favoring injured teammates Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley. The club expects the injured trio to return before the end of the calendar year and contribute to the European campaign. While new signing Bradley Barcola joins the squad, Cody Gakpo remains at the club following rejected transfer interest. The team begins its league phase schedule next week against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Subsequent matches include trips to LASK, Fenerbahce, Club Brugge, and Inter Milan, alongside home fixtures against Villarreal, FC Porto, and Lens.

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