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09/09/26 21:00:00

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Latest news on Liverpool. Federico Chiesa, the 28-year-old Italian winger, has been left out of the English club's squad for the 2026-27 Champions League, as revealed in the list presented by Andoni Iraola on September 3rd. This decision comes after the player chose to continue at Anfield with a contract valid until June 30, 2028.

Federico Chiesa loses the battle for a spot in the Champions League

His exclusion means Chiesa won't be able to participate in the Champions League group stage with Liverpool unless there is a subsequent modification of the squad allowed by UEFA regulations. Wataru Endo is also missing from the list presented by Iraola.

The decision follows a summer where Chiesa had expressed his desire to stay at Liverpool. In July, the Italian stated his intention to prove himself under Iraola's guidance after featuring in 36 matches the previous season, albeit starting in only 5 instances.

His limited role in the Premier League is reflected in the numbers. Chiesa appeared in 26 games during the 2025-26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist, but playing just 339 minutes overall.

Furthermore, the forward is currently dealing with a muscular issue. Iraola confirmed on August 27th that Chiesa was unavailable due to back discomfort suffered during a friendly against Como.

🔴 Significant surprises in Iraola's Champions League list for Liverpool

➡️ The reds' coach has kept Chiesa and Wataru Endo from playing in Europe this season

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— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) September 4, 2026

Liverpool relies on other pieces for Iraola

The squad dynamics have also affected Chiesa's chances. Liverpool signed Bradley Barcola in a deal worth 145 million euros in fixed and variable terms, while Víctor Muñoz was also part of the offensive planning for the 2026-27 season.

Iraola took over at Anfield in June 2026 following Arne Slot's departure after three seasons at Bournemouth. The Basque coach is entering his first season at Liverpool with a revamped squad and qualifying for the Champions League as a primary objective.

During preseason, the new manager had already hinted at the competition for wing positions. In July, Iraola mentioned the need to bring in another winger, which led to the signing of Barcola.

Chiesa joined Liverpool from Juventus in August 2024 for around 12 million euros fixed plus add-ons. His current contract runs until 2028, with his market value estimated at around 13 million euros.

This situation is not entirely new for Chiesa. In the previous Champions League, he was initially omitted from the squad as well, but a long-term injury allowed Liverpool to adjust their registration and add him back later on.

Now, the Italian must focus on recovering from his injury and competing for minutes in the Premier League, while hoping for a potential modification to the European squad during the season. Federico Chiesa remains under contract with Liverpool until June 2028, and his immediate future relies on convincing Iraola despite his absence from the Champions League squad.

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