Chelsea has utilized the new UEFA rule: Buonanotte replaces the injured Essugo.

Changes in the Chelsea squad before the match against Bayern

According to The Sun: The Chelsea team has made final adjustments to its squad in the UEFA Champions League before the match against Bayern. Due to the long-term injury of Dario Essugo, who will be out for at least 12 weeks due to a thigh injury, the club has decided to exclude him from the Champions League list.

The UEFA rules have allowed him to be registered after Dario Essugo's injuryAlamy

Essugo, who joined the club for £18.5 million, had to undergo surgery after a muscle tear in his thigh during international competitions. This injury was a heavy blow for Chelsea, which has already been struggling with a lack of substitutes due to the frequent injuries of Roméo Lavia.

Facundo Buonanotte has been added as a substitute to the UEFA list, having impressed on his debut in the match against Brentford, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Thanks to the new UEFA rule, clubs can make adjustments to their squads due to long-term injuries. This rule came into effect last week.

“This is a big step in my career. I have the opportunity to play in the Champions League for the first time, which will be a great challenge.”

It is strange that he was not included in the UEFA lists for the group matches starting on Wednesday, where the team will face former striker Nicolás Jackson.

According to UEFA, the new rule allows clubs to introduce a 'temporary' substitute player with a long-term injury until the sixth matchday in December, when the first phase of the Europa Conference League concludes. The organization stated: “The reason for the adjustment is to protect player lists from unauthorized reductions and to avoid additional strain on players.”

Chelsea became the first club to utilize this rule, while Federico Chiesa and Matheus Tel from Liverpool and Tottenham continue to be excluded from their teams.

In light of the numerous injuries at Chelsea, including Levi Colwill, Liam Delap, and Cole Palmer, the team will be grateful to be able to use players like Facundo Buonanotte in the Champions League season.

THE STORY IS CONTINUING...

The Chelsea team is actively adapting to the new challenges related to injuries of key players. Thanks to the changes in UEFA rules, the club has the opportunity to introduce new players, which could significantly impact their game in the Champions League. Only time will tell how these changes will affect the team's results in the upcoming matches.