Chiesa and Endō Left Out Again | MLS News

Liverpool’s Champions League squad for the league phase has some big surprises — Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endō are both left out, marking the second straight year Chiesa misses the initial cut. Neither has played under new manager Andoni Iraola, with Chiesa sidelined by injury and Endō simply not getting the nod. Despite filling all 25 roster spots thanks to young academy talents like Luke Chambers and James McConnell, the club still struggles with the homegrown player rule after Curtis Jones’ departure. Iraola’s decision favors youth, especially in midfield, where players like Trey Nyoni don’t even need registration due to age. Both Chiesa and Endō could still join if injuries strike, and Iraola gets another chance to tweak the squad after January. It’s a tightrope walk between compliance and competitiveness — and whether these two stars get their European moment remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72f82ab36899db06