Overview

• Federico Chiesa was left out of Liverpool’s 23-man Champions League group, with 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha selected instead due to UEFA quota constraints.
• Arne Slot said Chiesa “wasn’t happy” with the decision but praised his professionalism and training levels ahead of the Burnley match.
• Chiesa is included in Liverpool’s domestic list and has featured off the bench in all three league games, while Ngumoha and Giovanni Leoni were not named in the senior 25 for the Premier League.
• Slot acknowledged Liverpool were close to signing Marc Guehi before the deal collapsed, a setback that affected the club’s homegrown balance.
• One report states UEFA now permits a temporary league-phase replacement for a long-term injured outfield player, and February registration changes remain a route for Chiesa to be added later, as Liverpool also resist outside approaches for him.