UEFA have approved a request to add the Italian to the Reds' 'List A', in line with a new regulation allowing a change in the event of a long-term absence.Chiesa replaces Giovanni Leoni in the club's pool of eligible players for the league phase and will be available for the trip to Galatasaray next week. Arne Slot confirmed on Friday that <a href="https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/arne-slot-issues-giovanni-leoni-injury-update">Leoni suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury</a> during the Carabao Cup win against Southampton in midweek.

Federico Chiesa completed a transfer to Liverpool from Juventus in the summer of 2024. The forward arrived on Merseyside after four seasons with Juve.

Federico Chiesa

Federico Chiesa has been added to Liverpool's Champions League squad after UEFA approved a request to add the Italian to the Reds' 'List A'.

Confirmed: Federico Chiesa added to Liverpool's Champions League squad

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