Chiesa and Endo left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad
Liverpool's squad registration for the 2025-26 Champions League league phase omits Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo. Under UEFA rules, clubs can register a maximum of 25 players, and Arne Slot's selection prioritizes other options. Both players remain available for Premier League and domestic cup matches. The decision raises further questions about Chiesa's long-term future at Anfield after a difficult first season, while Endo's role as a squad midfielder appears further diminished.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukLeaving Chiesa and Endo out of Liverpool's Champions League squad is a clear signal of where both players stand in Arne Slot's pecking order. For Chiesa, already struggling for minutes since his move from Juventus, the omission effectively halts his hopes of redeeming a quiet debut campaign on Europe's biggest stage. Endo's exclusion underlines the depth Liverpool have built in midfield, where the Japanese international was already competing for backup minutes. It is a pragmatic squad-management call from Slot, but it narrows the pathway back into the first team for two players who were not part of his most trusted rotation.
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