Key Takeaways:
- Federico Chiesa was excluded from Arne Slot’s Champions League squad for the group stage
- Liverpool registered 22 players, including new arrivals Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giovanni Leoni, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Freddie Woodman
- Seventeen-year-old Rio Ngumoah was included, despite not meeting homegrown requirements
Squad Selection for Champions League Group Stage
Arne Slot has finalised Liverpool’s squad for the Champions League group stage, with a notable absence as Federico Chiesa failed to make the cut. UEFA regulations permit each participating team to register up to 25 players on “List A” but stipulate that at least eight of these must meet homegrown criteria – meaning they must have trained with their current or another club in the same association for a minimum of three years between the ages of 15 and 21. Liverpool’s submission features a total of 22 players.
Federico Chiesa has NOT been named in Liverpool’s Champions League squad for the 8 league games.❌🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/6eRGtQ1c6J
— Liverpool News (@LFCVine) September 3, 2025
Liverpool’s Squad and Homegrown Players
The squad comprises several new signings: Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giovanni Leoni, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Freddie Woodman all feature. Chiesa was left out, as he did not occupy one of the 17 available spots for non-homegrown players. Rio Ngumoah, at just 17 years old and with only one year at Liverpool, was included despite not qualifying as homegrown, highlighting Slot’s confidence in the young talent.
Knockout Stage Squad Amendments
Looking ahead to the knockout rounds, clubs will have the opportunity to modify their squads by making up to three alterations, provided the final list remains within the 25-player limit.
