27.09.2025 08:41
Liverpool made a mandatory change to their UEFA Champions League squad. They included star player Federico Chiesa in the squad to replace the injured young defender Giovanni Leoni. This move was made possible by a decision made by UEFA in recent weeks.
English Premier League team Liverpool made a mandatory change to their UEFA Champions League squad. The Merseyside representative included star winger Federico Chiesa in the squad to replace 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni, who was injured during the match against Southampton in the English League Cup.
UEFA HAS CHANGED THE RULE
In recent weeks, UEFA made an important decision regarding European competitions. According to the new regulation, a maximum of one player can be added to the squad to replace a player who has suffered a long-term injury or illness until the sixth match day of the group stage. Liverpool took advantage of this rule to include Chiesa in the list.
WHEN IS THE BIG MATCH?
Liverpool will face Galatasaray in the second week of the UEFA Champions League. The big match will be played on Tuesday, September 30, at 22:00 at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex.