Overview
- Borussia Dortmund announced a 25-player Champions League A-list that does not include captain Emre Can after he tore a cruciate ligament in March and entered a long rehab.
- New signings Giannis Konstantelias and Justin Lerma were also left off the A-list as Dortmund prioritised current match readiness and squad balance.
- Dortmund registered five academy players on the UEFA B-list: Jan Luca Riedl, Miguel Adje, Luca Reggiani, Samuele Inácio and Mathis Albert.
- Under UEFA rules, clubs can change their squad after the group phase in January and may add eligible players for the knockout rounds, which is when Can would become available for European matches.
- Club officials said medical uncertainty shaped the decision and that Can is expected to return in the first half of the season, so Dortmund will monitor his rehab and consider registering reinforcements in January if needed.