Liverpool Omit Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo from Champions League Squad

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola leaves Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo out of the Champions League squad.

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Liverpool confirmed their squad for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase ahead of their opening match against Atlético Madrid at Anfield on September 9. ^[1] Manager Andoni Iraola left Italy international Federico Chiesa and Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo out of the squad. ^[2] Liverpool submitted a 25-man squad for the league phase of the Champions League that excludes Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo. ^[3] Federico Chiesa is currently unavailable due to a muscle injury, although a long-term absence is not expected. ^[4] UEFA rules limit sides to a 25-player List A, with eight places reserved for 'locally trained' players, of which four must have been at the club for three seasons between the ages of 15 and 21. ^[5] Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola stated the club prefers to look further than the next game rather than throw 'crazy money' at short-term fixes. ^[6] Liverpool signed Bradley Barcola during the summer transfer window, adding pace and quality to the squad. ^[7]

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Liverpool confirmed their squad for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase ahead of their opening match against Atlético Madrid at Anfield on September 9. · ESPN

Manager Andoni Iraola left Italy international Federico Chiesa and Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo out of the squad. · ESPN

Liverpool submitted a 25-man squad for the league phase of the Champions League that excludes Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo. · Yahoo! Sports

Federico Chiesa is currently unavailable due to a muscle injury, although a long-term absence is not expected. · ESPN

UEFA rules limit sides to a 25-player List A, with eight places reserved for 'locally trained' players, of which four must have been at the club for three seasons between the ages of 15 and 21. · ESPN

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola stated the club prefers to look further than the next game rather than throw 'crazy money' at short-term fixes. · Yahoo! Sports

Liverpool signed Bradley Barcola during the summer transfer window, adding pace and quality to the squad. · Yahoo! Sports

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