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Facundo Buonanotte added to Chelsea's Champions League squad after devastating injury blow for fellow summer signing

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Facundo Buonanotte has been added to Chelsea’s Champions League squad following an injury blow to another of the Blues’ summer signings. Highly-rated midfielder Dario Essugo has been forced to undergo surgery on a thigh problem. That has left the door open for Buonanotte to be drafted into Enzo Maresca’s plans ahead of a return to elite European competition.

  • Trophy hunt: Blues won two last season

    Chelsea savoured continental glory in the Conference League last season, before going on to lift the FIFA Club World Cup. A promising start has been made to their 2025-26 Premier League campaign, with attention now switching to Champions League matters.

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    Kane reunion: Familiar foe to be faced

    The Blues are preparing for a trip to Bayern Munich on Wednesday that will see them line up against former Tottenham striker Harry Kane. Buonanotte could figure in that contest after becoming the beneficiary of a recent rule change.

  • UEFA rule: Changes allowed to European squads

    UEFA now allows clubs to make changes to their European squad lists if serious injuries are suffered. Essugo falls into that category, with the 20-year-old Portuguese set to spend several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing an operation.

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    Initially overlooked: Chance for Buonanotte

  • Injury update: Selection poser for Bayern clash

    The 20-year-old Argentina international made his full debut for the Blues against Brentford, in a 2-2 draw, and will now be hoping to see European game time. Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia have been able to train ahead of a trip to Germany, but it remains to be seen whether they are ready for competitive game time.