Chelsea Names Garnacho, Palmer, João Pedro in Traveling Squad for Champions League Showdown vs Bayern

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed its traveling squad for the UEFA Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, marking their return to Europe’s top competition.

Manager Enzo Maresca has opted for a youthful and ambitious group, blending emerging talent with experienced campaigners. The squad reflects strategic choices shaped by UEFA’s registration rules and recent injury developments.

Dario Essugo, initially listed in the A-List, has been ruled out due to injury and replaced by Facundo Buonanotte. Notably, Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi are absent from the squad, as Chelsea left two spots vacant in their 25-man List A submission.

The traveling squad includes:

Robert Sánchez  

Filip Jørgensen  

Tosin Adarabioyo  

Benoît Badiashile  

Trevoh Chalobah  

Levi Colwill  

Marc Cucurella  

Wesley Fofana  

Malo Gusto  

Jorrel Hato  

Reece James  

Moisés Caicedo  

Enzo Fernández  

Andrey Santos  

Cole Palmer  

Liam Delap  

Alejandro Garnacho  

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens  

Marc Guiu  

Pedro Neto  

João Pedro  

Estevão Willian  

Facundo Buonanotte

Chelsea’s midfield will be anchored by Fernández and Caicedo, while Palmer is expected to play a key creative role. The attack features a mix of pace and flair, with Garnacho, João Pedro, and Estevão offering dynamic options. Defensive responsibilities will fall to James, Cucurella, and Colwill, with Sánchez likely to start in goal.

The squad travels to Munich with high expectations and a hunger to make a statement on the European stage.