Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca don name im Champions League squad, and e shock fans small with one inclusion and one serious omission.
The Blues dey prepare for dia big return to the UCL wey dem win last in 2021. After UEFA draw last week, dem dey face plenty tough fixtures ahead.
Even though Chelsea comply with UEFA financial rules this summer, Maresca still choose leave out new loan signing Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton.
Meanwhile, injured defender Levi Colwill wey no go play till late season still make the 23-man squad list (B list players no dey included).
Any More Surprises?
- Liam Delap still dey inside even though him hamstring injury fit keep am out till October ending.
- Tyrique George no enter the main squad but e go dey for the ‘B’ list after him Fulham move collapse.
- One academy goalkeeper fit step up as third-choice since Gabriel Slonina no dey included.
- Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling also no make the cut after transfer moves fail.
Chelsea first UCL test na away to Bayern Munich for Allianz Arena, September 17, the first of eight League Phase games.
Chelsea Champions League Squad
Goalkeepers: Sanchez, Jorgensen
Defenders: Cucurella, Tosin, Badiashile, Colwill, Hato, Chalobah, James, Gusto, Fofana
Midfielders: Fernandez, Essugo, Santos, Caicedo, Palmer
Forwards: Neto, Delap, Joao Pedro, Guiu, Estevao, Garnacho, Gittens
‘B’ List: Acheampong, Lavia, George
Summary
Maresca don drop strong squad but the major gist na say Buonanotte no dey, while injured players like Colwill and Delap still make list. All eyes dey on Bayern clash as Chelsea begin dia new Champions League journey.