According to UEFA regulations, the list of each newly registered team includes a maximum of 25 players, requiring 2 goalkeepers and a minimum of 8 spots for "local players". If the number of "local players" is not guaranteed, the maximum number of players in the registration list must also be reduced.
Local players are understood as players self-trained by clubs, with 3 years in a period of 15 to 21 years or players trained in the same country of the club. In the second form, players must be on the payroll for 3 years in the 15-21 year of another team in the same country as the current team and the maximum number of players in this type is 4 people.
Looking at the newly announced list, the notable absentee is Diego Costa. Many rumors suggest that this striker could return to Atletico Madrid in the winter transfer window. Perhaps coach Antonio Conte wanted to help Costa play UCL in the next phase at his former club, so he did not mention him.
In addition, Marco Reus will not be able to join Dortmund in the upcoming group stage due to a knee injury. The time for his full recovery has not been announced by the team's doctors.
After bringing in two expensive signings, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, Unai Emery's PSG left midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa in the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage trip. Currently, the former Newcastle player is training with the reserve team.
For the current runner-up Juventus, they have included the names of two new recruits Mattia De sciglio and Benedikt Howedes in their list. However, Stephan Lichsteiner and Marko Pjaca (injured) are not among the "Old Lady" squad competing in the UCL group stage.
Due to various injuries, striker Danny Ings and right-back Nathaniel Clyne will not join Liverpool's teammates to play against Sevilla, Spartak Moscow or Maribor in this arena. In addition, due to not being able to compete with many other bright faces in the attack, Lazar Markovic was absent.
As for Tottenham, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has registered all 5 new players in the transfer window this summer and has lost faith in striker Vincent Janssen. In addition, due to not recovering from a hip injury, Erik Lamela will have to watch the UCL group stage ahead.
The first round of the UCL group stage of the 2017-20 season will take place in the early morning of September 13 and 14, Vietnam time. Meanwhile, the early morning of December 6 and 7 is the time when the matches of the 6th round and the final round will roll the ball.
