Liverpool have included Federico Chiesa in the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 squad following injury to their newly signed defender. New centre-back Giovanni Leoni has sustained an ACL injury after just played a single game for the Reds this season. Chiesa who was out of the UCL squad has been decided to be included as the player has shown glimpses of good performance this season in other competitions.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have confirmed the inclusion of Federico Chiesa in their UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 squad following an injury blow to new signing Giovanni Leoni.<\/p>\n
Leoni, who joined the Reds this summer, has suffered a devastating ACL injury after featuring in just one game for the club this season. The setback rules the young centre-back out for the long term, forcing Liverpool to make changes to their European squad list.<\/p>\n
Chiesa, who was initially left out of the Champions League squad, has now been drafted in. The Italian forward has shown promising form in domestic and cup competitions, convincing J\u00fcrgen Klopp\u2019s side to hand him a place in the continental campaign.<\/p>\n
With Liverpool aiming to go deep in the tournament, Chiesa\u2019s versatility and attacking flair could prove vital as the Reds seek to fill the void left by injuries in their squad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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