Federico Chiesa & Wataru Endo: Pair left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad
Liverpool FC has excluded Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo from their 25-man squad for the Champions League league phase. The decision comes as the club manages squad depth and injury recovery timelines for the upcoming European campaign.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Chiesa joined Liverpool from Juventus in August 2024
Liverpool have left Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo out of their 25-man squad for the league phase of the Champions League.
Italy forward Chiesa was also initially excluded in the competition last season under former boss Arne Slot, before being added to the list after defender Giovanni Leoni suffered a long-term knee injury in September.
Chiesa, 28, is currently out injured but expected to return to training during the international break later this month.
He has struggled for first-team football at Liverpool since joining from Juventus in August 2024.
Japan midfielder Endo, 33, has been an unused substitute for manager Andoni Iraola's side in their two league games so far this season, but he misses out too, with 21-year-old James McConnell making the cut.
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