Chelsea have made a late change to their Champions League squad, including Facundo Buonanotte after an injury to Dario Essugo. The Argentine midfielder was initially omitted due to homegrown player quota issues but has now been added following Essugo’s long-term thigh problem.
Essugo suffered the injury while on international duty with Portugal’s under-21 side and underwent surgery. UEFA regulations allow Chelsea to amend their squad list under Article 31.14 C, enabling Buonanotte’s inclusion.
Buonanotte, on loan from Brighton for the season, could feature in Chelsea’s opening league phase match against Bayern Munich. The Blues face the German champions at home in their first Champions League game since winning the Conference League.
Another player eligible to play against his parent club is Nicolas Jackson, who moved to Bayern Munich on loan after a late transfer deadline day resolution. UEFA rules permit him to face Chelsea.
