UEFA’s rule on substituting an unregistered goalkeeper in case of long-term injury means Adrian could be ruled out.
When Liverpool decided to recall goalkeeper Adrian as their third-choice striker again in the summer, it spoke volumes for the veteran’s value as a dressing room leader among goalkeepers and Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking players alike.
However, there was a question of how this might affect the club’s squad from a registration perspective, with some concerned that making room for Adrian would limit recruitment as he would have to take the place of a foreign player.
However, there was a question of how this might affect the club’s squad from a registration perspective, with some concerned that making room for Adrian would limit recruitment as he would have to take the place of a foreign player.
However, that does not appear to be the case in Europe – where Liverpool appeared to have a choice headache – as UEFA rules require that a registered goalkeeper can be substituted if he suffers a long-term injury or illness. .
Registration is more complicated for UEFA competitions, where not only are four club-trained players with home training among the eight required to be named in the 25-man squad, but U21 players also need at least two years at a club to qualify. from the B-list.
Younger players who haven’t been at the club for a full two years, including 21-year-old new midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and 17-year-old winger Ben Doak, are expected to feature on the A-list alongside others homegrown and not. -club players. .
If a player fully retires from List B after turning 21, he must have spent three years at a club to qualify as a club-trained player, or three years at a club in the same association to qualify. homeschooled
In the Premier League, a player aged 21 or under entering the season does not need to be registered and no player needs club training, just to reach the 25-man squad, eight players must be domestically trained.
Younger players who haven’t been at the club for a full two years, including 21-year-old new midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and 17-year-old winger Ben Doak, are expected to feature on the A-list alongside others homegrown and not. -club players. .
