Milan have officially announced their 25-man squad for UEFA Champions League knockout phaseand not all their winter surveys will join such Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic in the prestigious tournament. With UEFA that allows clubs to only register Three new players For the knockout rounds forced Milan to make difficult choices When it comes to their list.
According to UEFA regulations, clubs can only add no more than three new players to their Champions League squad after completing the league phase. The rule applies No matter how many players were sold or transferred During the January window.
UEFA says: “After the end of the league phase and before starting the knockout phase, a club can register a maximum of three new legitimate players for the remaining matches in the ongoing competition.”
This restriction meant that Serie A Giant, even though he did five New signings, could only choose three Being part of their European squad and leaving two players excluded from the competition.
Who did the Champions League squad and who didn’t?
Milan Three choices For their Champions League squad includes Kyle Walker, Joao Felix and Santiago Gimenez. First Walker, The Experienced right back that went from Manchester CityProvides much -needed defensive stability and elite level experience to the squad. In addition, Joao Felix, Portuguese forwards on loans from ChelseaOffers creativity and style in the attack, which further strengthens Milan’s offensive alternatives.
Finally Santiago Gimenez, a Deadline Signing from Feyenoordwill be available to meet his Former club In the Knockout-Play-off round and adds an exciting new dimension to Rossoneri’s strike force. These three players replaced outbound Troop members Alvaro Morata, Davide Calabria, Ishmael Bennacer and Noah OkaforeAs everyone was part of Milan’s first Champions League Squad List But has since left the club.
Among Sergio Concepticao’s January arrivetwo players were left off the UEFA squad list, which made them Unjustified for the Champions League -kockout phase. Riccardo SottilThe Italian edge that went from Fiorentinawill have to wait for its European debut with Milan, that is, if the club decides to buy him in the summer, while Warren Bondoyoung midfielder Borrowed from Monzawill also be limited to Serie A performances. Even though he missed the Champions League -Action, both Riccardo Sottil and Warren Bondo will still play Important roles In Milan’s domestic campaign.
Milan’s Champions League troop list
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Defender: Walker, Emerson Royal, Florenzi, Tomori, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Gabbia, Hernandez, Terracciano.
Midfielder: Reijnders, Fofana, Musah, Loftus-Cheek.
Forward: Leao, Pulisic and Felix and Abraham.
Changes in: Walker, Gimenez, Felix.
Changes: Calabria, Bennacer, Okafor, Morata.
Crucial Feyenoord Clash and Gimenez Unexpected Kit no.
After failing to secure direct access to the round of 16Milan must first Navigate a two-bone Play-off against Feyenoord. This tie will be Especially significant for Santiago GimenezWho is coming immediately face their former club Just weeks after leaving Rotterdam to Milan. The club’s European fate will depend on their ability to overcome Eredivisie championAnd such as Joao Felix and Kyle Walker will be expected make an immediate impact.
Despite the excitement around Gimenez’s arrivalThe Mexican forward have already encountered an unexpected question – he will do that not be able to carry their preferred No. 7 shirt in the Champions League.
UEFA rules prohibit players to change the squad number in the middle of the seasonAnd then Alvaro Morata was originally recorded as No. 7Mexican will be forced to choose a new number For European competition, likely No. 9.
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