Confirmed: Liverpool add two new names to Champions League squad

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Liverpool have finalized their 22-player squad for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage, with notable inclusions such as Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah, and Curtis Jones, while Federico Chiesa was omitted. The squad features a mix of established stars and younger talents including goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and winger Florian Wirtz. UEFA regulations permit up to 25 players on List A with at least eight locally trained, but Liverpool have chosen a slightly smaller group for their continental campaign thus far[1].

The Reds have been performing strongly in the competition so far and are aiming to reclaim the Champions League title while also pursuing their first English league title in 30 years. Manager Jürgen Klopp has managed squad rotation intelligently, resting key players like Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino in less critical domestic matches while maintaining high performance levels. Liverpool topped their Champions League group, securing progression to the knockout rounds, and will avoid some of Europe’s most daunting opponents such as Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16[2].

According to statistical projections by Opta, Liverpool hold the highest probability (20%) of any club winning the 2025/26 Champions League. The model, which simulates thousands of outcomes based on recent performances, also indicates a 77% chance that Liverpool will advance to the knockout stages, with minimal risk of early elimination. Their projected group stage points tally is 17 out of a possible 24, positioning them as joint favorites alongside Arsenal in the tournament’s early phase[3].

Klopp expressed confidence in Liverpool’s qualification to the later stages of the tournament, underscoring that their place in the Champions League quarter-finals should not be a surprise given their consistent goal-scoring and performance levels since their return to the competition. He emphasized a step-by-step approach with ambitions to progress to the semifinals, despite the tough competition expected in the knockout rounds, including potential matchups against other strong English teams[4].

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