Manchester City’s Preparation for UEFA Champions League Knockout -rounds have hit an unexpected obstacle. The club has been forced to leave one of their Key January signings from their European squad due to a special UEFA regulation that has limited the number of players they can register.
Although he is one of the club’s most significant acquisitions in the winter transfer window, the player must wait for his Champions League debut. Manchester City’s squad is covered on 23 playersA limitation imposed on the fact that the club falls under UEFA’s demand for “locally trained” players. This rule has directly affected the new recruitment, which has been sacrificed in favor of other signings.
According to UEFA’s regulations, the clubs must at least include Eight locally trained players– It who has spent three years in an English club’s academy before turning 21 – in their Champions League squad. Any lack of meeting this quota results in a decrease in the number of players A club can register.
With Josh Wilson-Esbrand’s loan moving to Stoke CityManchester City lost one of its home -grown alternatives and brought them two players under the quota. As a result, instead of being able to register a full 25-man squad, City was limited to only 23 players for the knockout rounds.
This forced manager Pep Guardiola And his staff to make tough decisions when they submit their updated squad list to UEFA.
Vitor Reis – The Great Damage
It was eventually confirmed Vitor ReisThe highly ranked Brazilian defender signed from Palmeiras in January, the player was omitted. City had the opportunity to Register only three of their four new signingsAnd Reis was the one who missed.
The 19-year-old was signed for EUR 35 million As part of Manchester City’s long -term plan to strengthen its defense. However, the club prioritized registration Omar Marmoush (forward), Nico Gonzalez (midfielder) and Abdukodir Khusanov (defender) over Reis.
Despite this setback, Manchester City remains involved in its new recruitment. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the decision “Does not change its long -term plan” for Brazilian. “The teenager needs time to adapt to European football,” Romano explained, indicating that the city will be patience with its development.
City stick with rodri
Reis was not the only high-profile omission from City’s Champions League squad. Claudio EcheverriAnother large January signing from River Plate was also disclosed. However, Emcheverris exclusion was expected more, as he currently represents Argentina in the South American U-20 championships.
However, City decided to keep Rod in his Champions League squad even though the midfielder suffers from a ACL -Damage In September. The decision reflects the club’s hope that he will return to action before the end of the season.
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