Premier League clubs have submitted squad lists for the first half of the 2022-23 season — and after a summer transfer window spent bolstering their ranks, there’s not enough space for everyone.
After each window closes, clubs are required to submit 25-man squad list. There are also rules regarding homegrown players being included in selections.
Each squad can contain no more than 17 players who do not fulfil “homegrown” criteria. The Premier League says a “homegrown player” is one who, irrespective of nationality or age, has been registered with any club affiliated to the Football Association in England or Wales “for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons, or 36 months, before his 21st birthday (or the end of the season during which he turns 21).”
The Premier League rules mirror European competitions like the Champions League. For the Champions League, a 25-man squad must have at least eight spots for a local (homegrown) player.
UEFA however categorizes a locally trained player into one of two types, a club-trained and an association-trained. A club-trained player is someone who was on a club’s books for three years between the ages of 15 and 21, while association-trained players are players who were on another club’s books in the same association for three years between the ages of 15 and 21. A club cannot have more than four players who are association-trained among the eight nominees for List A. A club that also reaches the knockout stages of any UEFA competition can register up to three additional players by February 2, at 11:59 GMT.
Clubs can include players younger than 21 years old, provided they do not exceed the 25-man squad limit.
Many players with long-term injuries were included, but what about those who didn’t make it? They must either sit tight, seek a move to a league whose window remains open — PortugalAnyone? — wait until January, or agree a mutual termination to move as a free agent.
Here, The Athletic’s writers assess each Premier League squad…
Who’s in
Cedric Soares, Gabriel Magalhaes, Mohamed Elneny, Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Rob Holding*, George Lewis, Reiss Nelson*, Eddie Nketiah*, Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Aaron Ramsdale*, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Matt Smith*, Emile Smith Rowe*, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Matt Turner, Ben White*, Granit Xhaka, Oleksandr Zinchenko *Denotes homegrown player
Squad verdict
There are not too many surprises with Arsenal’s Premier League squad list, although where they have placed some players is interesting.
William Saliba, Bukayo SakaAnd Gabriel MartinelliAs has been the case in previous seasons, they were all included among the under-21 players.
Saka is listed as an under-21 player for Arsenal (Photo: James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)
This is especially advantageous for Martinelli and Saliba. Both players being registered at Arsenal for three years (since joining in 2019) while under the age of 21 means they can be registered as homegrown once they turn 22 — in March and June next year, respectively.
Estonia International Third Goalkeeper Karl Hein is also listed in Arsenal’s under-21 section, as is 19-year-old Marquinhos. George Lewis, an Under-21s winger, was a surprise selection in the Premier League squad.
Arsenal uses Emile Smith Rowe, Rob Holding, Eddie Nketiah, Ben White, Matt Smith, Aaron RamsdaleAnd Reiss NelsonThis season, fill in their domestic slots.
There aren’t any glaring omissions compared to two years ago, when Sokratis and Mesut Ozil were not included in the Premier League squad.
Art de Roche
Who’s in
Ludwig Augustinsson, Leon Bailey, Jan Bednarek, Emi Buendia, Matty Cash*, Calum Chambers*, Phillipe Coutinho, Leander Dendoncker, Lucas Digne, Frederic Guilbert, Danny Ings*, Boubacar Kamara, Ezri Konsa*, Emi Martinez*, John McGinn, Tyrone Mings*, Amazing Nakamba, Robin Olsen, Morgan Sanson, Diego Carlos, Douglas Luiz, Jed Steer*, Ollie Watkins*, Ashley Young*
Squad verdict
Aston Villa has filled 24 Premier League squad slots, with Frederic Guilbert frozen out. He is likely to be a part of the development team and trains with them. His contract has less than one year remaining.
This squad includes all new signings and Diego Carlos, who gets in despite his serious injury which kept him out for most of this season.
Marvelous Nakamba and Morgan Sanson, both players who were interested in the transfer window, but couldn’t finalise their moves, are now in.
Jed Steer, one of the club’s longest-serving players, has been added, too. His Achilles injury, sustained during a loan spell at the club, is now under control. Luton TownLast season.
Gregg Evans
Bournemouth
Who’s in
Jaidon Anthony*, Philip Billing*, David Brooks*, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook*, Siriki Dembele, Ryan Fredericks*, Emiliano Marcondes, Lloyd Kelly*, Jefferson Lerma, Jamal Lowe*, Chris Mepham*, Kieffer Moore*, Neto, Ben Pearson*, Joe Rothwell*, Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith*, Dominic Solanke*, Jack Stacey*, Junior Stanislas*, Jack Stephens*, Marcus Tavernier*, Mark Travers*, Jordan Zemura*
Squad verdict
Bournemouth was faced with difficult decisions after struggling to sell fringe players.
Centre-back Jack StephensThe deadline-day import, Corey, has been named goalkeeper. Will DennisHe is not part of the 25-man squad.
Emiliano Marcondes (and Siriki Dembele) are also on this list.
David BrooksAfter a complete recovery from cancer, he was included in the list. The 25-year-old has returned to training and played for the club’s under-21 side against BrentfordA week after signing a new, four-year contract with the club, Brooks was seen in late August. Brooks could be a key player in Bournemouth this season, according to the club.
Bournemouth hopes Brooks will return to the team this season (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images).
Bournemouth is home to the highest percentage of homegrown Premier League players (19), while no other Premier League team (76%) has more homegrown players. Everton’s 16 (64 per cent) and Newcastle’s 15 (60 per cent) the closest.
Ahmed Shooble
Brentford
Who’s in
Kristoffer Ajer, Ellery Balcombe*, Shandon Baptiste*, Sergi Canos*, Mikkel Damsgaard, Josh Dasilva*, Saman Ghoddos, Charlie Goode*, Rico Henry*, Vitaly Janelt, Pontus Jansson, Mathias Jensen, Mathias Jorgensen, Bryan Mbeumo, Ben Mee*, Christian Norgaard, Frank Onyeka, Ethan Pinnock*, Mads Rasmussen, David Raya*, Thomas Strakosha, Ivan Toney*, Yoane Wissa
Squad verdict
There are no nasty surprises in Brentford’s 23-man squad list. Thomas Frank likes to work closely with a group of players in order to ensure that there is genuine competition for spots and that nobody feels left out.
Mikkel Damsgaard arrives Aaron Hickey, Thomas Strakosha, Ben MeeAnd Keane Lee-PotterTo make room, other players were required to leave during the summer. B-team graduate Marcus ForssIn a permanent arrangement, he was transferred to Middlesbrough. Dominic ThompsonLeft for BlackpoolAnd Christian Eriksen rejected the club’s offer of a long-term contract and joined Manchester United.
Charlie GoodeAfter suffering an injury on loan, he has not played since February. Sheffield UnitedEllery Balcombe is also included in the squad, as is, who is currently spending the season at League Two side Crawley Town.
Goode and Balcombe’s presence in the squad suggests Mads Bech Sorensen and Halil Dervisoglu could have been kept around, but the club believed it was best for the pair’s development for them to go out on loan to OGC Nice and Burnley respectively.
Jay Harris
Who’s in
Lewis Dunk*, Pascal Gross, Adam Lallana*, Tariq Lamptey*, Robert Sanchez*, Alexis Mac Allister, Solly March*, Tom McGill*, Kaoru Mitoma, Jakub Moder, Enock Mwepu, Jason Steele*, Pervis Estupinan, Leandro Trossard, Deniz Undav, Jan Paul van Hecke, Joel Veltman, Adam Webster*, Danny Welbeck*
Squad verdict
While Brighton’s biggest concern is finding a manager to Graham Potter can be replacedTheir team reflects stability.
There aren’t any surprises after an encouraging start. Adam Lallana, who is part of the club’s interim coaching staff, has also been named in the squad and helps add to the homegrown list.
Interim coach Lallana has also been named in Brighton’s playing squad (Photo: James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)
The senior squad is made up of 19 players. This allows the incoming head coach to mold the team in his image by recruiting new players in January.
It is, however, a reflection of the close-knit, dependable culture that Potter has fostered over the past few years.
Andy Naylor
Who’s in
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcus Bettinelli*, Trevoh Chalobah*, Ben Chilwell*, Marc Cucurella, Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana, Conor Gallagher*, Kai Havertz, Reece James*, Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek*, Edouard Mendy, Mason Mount*, Christian Pulisic, Raheem Sterling*, Denis Zakaria, Hakim Ziyech
Squad verdict
Beyond the understandable focus on the summer signings in Chelsea’s Premier League list, there are also signs of Todd BoehlyAnd Clearlake Capital’s efforts to trim a bloated first-team squad in their first transfer window.
Chelsea’s senior list contains only 23 players despite having eight who classify as homegrown — the summer additions of Raheem Sterling and Conor Gallagher helping in that regard — leaving two valuable non-homegrown spots vacant.
The new owners realized that there was enough room to add the likes Ross Barkley, Michy batshuayi and Baba Rahman. But, it didn’t make sense to keep players who have no future at Stamford Bridge.
Armando Broja, Carney ChukwuemekaCesare Casadei and Chelsea’s Cesare Casadei lead a long under-21 list. This will give Chelsea more freedom in January signings and Graham Potter more options for selecting his team. There aren’t any notable omissions.
Liam Twomey
Who’s in
Joachim Andersen, Jordan Ayew, Kofi Balmer, Jack Butland*, Nathaniel Clyne*, Cheick Doucoure, Odsonne Edouard, Eberechi Eze*, Nathan Ferguson*, Vicente Guaita, Marc Guehi*, Will Hughes*, Sam Johnstone*, Jean-Philippe Mateta, James McArthur, Luka Milivojevic, Tyrick Mitchell*, Chris Richards, Jairo Riedewald, Jeffrey Schlupp*, James Tomkins*, Joel Ward*, Wilfried Zaha*
Squad verdict
Crystal Palace’s squad list is broadly as expected, although the 21-year-old Irish centre-back Kofi Balmer is named having arrived from Larne in the summer.
In the squad, there are 12 players considered under Premier League rules to be ‘homegrown’.
Patrick Vieira repeated his belief that there was not enough squad members, and that no new recruits were available on the deadline day. This squad list reflects that. Jairo Riedewald is yet to play in this season, and would have been permitted to leave this summer. Balmer is not considered a first-team player.
James McArthur was injured Nathan Ferguson having played just eight minutes of senior competitive football, the squad looks a little thin until January’s transfer window opens, even if the options are sufficient overall.
Matt Woosnam
Everton
Who’s in
Asmir Begovic*, Dominic Calvert-Lewin*, Conor Coady*, Seamus Coleman, Billy Crellin*, Ruben Vinagre, Tom Davies*, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ben Godfrey*, Demarai Grey, Idrissa Gueye, Mason Holgate*, Alex Iwobi*, Eldin Jakupovic, Michael Keane*, Andy Lonergan*, Allan, Neal Maupay, Dwight McNeil*, Yerry Minea, Vitalii Mykolenko, Jordan Pickford*, Salomon Rondon, James Tarkowski*, Andros Townsend*
Squad verdict
Amadou Onana is one of the big names missing from Everton’s 25-strong squad. The tall and powerful Belgian star, who was signed from Lille for a large sum this summer, is now just 21 years of age. James Garner, Anthony GordonAnd Nathan Patterson on the club’s under-21 list instead.
All are eligible to play for Frank Lampard’s side, but their absence from the senior list frees up space for other inclusions.
Eldin Jakupovic (new signing) is one example. This week, who signed a short-term agreement?As goalkeeping cover. Formerly of Hull CityAnd Leicester CityThe 37-year old will be a strong competitor for the job. Asmir BegovicWhile Jordan PickfordAnd Andy Lonergan overcome injury problems.
Part of Begovic’s appeal last summer when he signed was his status as a homegrown player, and he is one of 14 in the current squad who meet that criteria.
It is notable that the addition of Andros TownsendThe following is an update from Dr., who is continuing his recovery from the serious knee injury sustained in March against Crystal Palace.
Townsend has been out of the game since March (Photo: Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images).
Dele Alli and Jean-Philippe Gbamin are out of luck on their season-long loans at Trabzonspor and Besiktas. However, there is room for two other loanees: young people. Lewis DobbinAnd Ellis SimmsThey have been registered and can be contacted if required.
Patrick Boyland
Who’s in
Tosin Adarabioyo*, Carlos Vinicius, Willian, Tom Cairney*, Nathaniel Chalobah*, Issa Diop, Shane Duffy*, Andreas Pereira*, Dan James*, Neeskens Kebano, Neeskens, Layvin Kurzawa, Bernd Leno, Palhinha, Kevin Mbabu*, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Josh Onomah*, Tim Ream, Harrison Reed*, Bobby De Cordova Reid, Antonee Robinson*, Marek Rodak*, Kristian Sekularac, Manor Solomon, Kenny Tete, Harry Wilson*
Squad verdict
The main takeaway from Fulham’s 25-man squad is that Josh OnomahIt has been registered. The 25-year old midfielder did not take part in preseason and has not yet been in a matchday team this season. He was very close to joining, but he was not expected to leave. West Bromwich AlbionOn the deadline day, however, the paperwork was not complete and the move fell apart. Onomah, who had passed a West Brom medical, is now back in the first-team fold.
There are 24 senior players overall. Kristian Sekularac was also on the initial list. However, the 18-year old midfielder is considered an under-21 player. Two senior goalkeepers are listed, which means that George Wickens (20-year-old Academy keeper) will be the third choice for this season.
Fulham currently has 12 homegrown and twelve non-homegrown members, comfortably meeting the Premier League limit, which is 17 nonhomegrown players.
Peter Rutzler
Leeds United
Who’s in
Brenden Aaronson, Tyler Adams, Luke Ayling*, Patrick Bamford*, Liam Cooper*, Stuart Dallas, Junior Firpo, Adam Forshaw*, Jack Harrison*, Kristoffer Klaesson, Mateusz Klich, Robin Koch, Rasmus Kristensen, Diego Llorente, Alfie McCalmont*, Illan Meslier, Rodrigo, Joel Robles, Marc Roca, Luis Sinisterra, Pascal Struijk*
Squad verdict
There are no huge surprises in Leeds United’s squad list and the obvious names that don’t feature in it — Joe Gelhardt, Wilfried Gnonto, Archie Gray, Crysencio Summerville etc — are all under-21s and automatically eligible over and above the 25-man limit set by the Premier League.
Alfie McCalmont, an academy midfielder who stands out, is the one player who really jumps out. Marcelo Bielsa was famously analyzedHe used almost 20 hours worth of video footage to determine if McCalmont was ready for the first team. McCalmont’s future appears to lie away from Elland Road — he has spent the last two years on loan at Oldham Athletic and Morecambe. Leeds was also ready to let McCalmont go in the last window if a suitable alternative emerged.
McCalmont playing for Morecambe last October (Photo: James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)
McCalmont is McCalmont’s number 22 and his inclusion on the list indicates that Jesse Marsch, head coach, wants him to be able to reach McCalmont if he ever gets hurt. However, Leeds is likely to not need McCalmont in this area of the pitch.
Stuart Dallas’ inclusion, meanwhile, is an indication that Leeds are hopeful that he will fully recover from his fractured femur in time to play some part in the 2022-23 campaign.
Phil Hay
Leicester City
Who’s in
Marc Albrighton*, Daniel Amartey, Harvey Barnes*, Ryan Bertrand*, Lewis Brunt*, Timothy Castagne, Patson Daka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall*, Jonny Evans*, Wout Faes, Kelechi Iheanacho*, Daniel Iversen*, James Justin*, James Maddison*, Nampalys Mendy, Wilfred Ndidi, Ayoze Perez, Dennis Praet, Alex Smithies*, Boubakary Soumare, Caglar Soyuncu, Youri Tielemans, Jamie Vardy*, Jannik Vestergaard, Danny Ward*
Squad verdict
Leicester City has again completed their 25-man Premier League squad Ricardo PereiraInjury can make it impossible to get out of the game.
The Portugal international ruptured his Achilles’ heel in the final pre-season game against SevillaThis is to be ruled out until the beginning of the new year. Lewis BruntNow, he takes his place in the squad that includes 13 homegrown athletes.
That means that unlike last season, when Papy Mendy had to be left out of the squad, all of Rodgers’ players are available until Pereira returns from injury. He can return to the squad in March and be re-registered for the team in January.
Rob Tanner
Who’s in
Thiago, Trent Alexander-Arnold*, Roberto Firmino, Alisson, Luis Diaz, Joe Gomez*, Jordan Henderson*, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Caoimhin Kelleher*, Ibrahima Konate, Joel Matip, James Milner*, Darwin Nunez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain*, Nathaniel Phillips*, ArthurAndy Robertson Mohamed Salah, Adrian, Diogo Jota, Kostas Tsimikas, Virgil van Dijk
Squad verdict
There are no surprise omissions from Liverpool’s Premier League squad for 2022-23.
Instead of the full 25 players, they have only named 23 players. That’s because youngsters such as Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Fabio Carvalho, Calvin Ramsay, Stefan BajceticKaide Gordon Bobby ClarkAre registered on the separate list of under-21s
Seven senior players out of 23 are considered homegrown. They are captain Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Nathaniel Phillips, Joe Gomez, Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainAnd Caoimhin Kelleher.
The AthleticHow it was revealed last week Phillips was loaned to Benfica.Liverpool decided to keep the centre-back in place for defensive cover until at least January shortly before the transfer deadline.
Liverpool want to keep Phillips for defensive cover (Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita were left out of the club’s Champions League squad for the group stage after suffering hamstring injuries, but are eligible to play in the Premier League when they regain fitness.
James Pearce
Who’s in
Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake*, Julian Alvarez, Scott Carson*, Joao Cancelo, Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Phil Foden*, Sergio Gomez, Jack Grealish*, Ilkay Gundogan, Erling Haaland, Rodri, Aymeric Leporte, Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, Stefan Ortega, Kalvin Phillips*, Ederson, John Stones*, Kyle Walker*
Squad verdict
There are no surprises.
Manchester City have a fairly small squad so they were never going to have to leave anybody out — although, with 21 senior professionals this season, they have two more than last.
They will likely have one more player going into the season than they anticipated at the beginning of the summer. They didn’t sign Marc Cucurella and couldn’t find an alternative left-back, so they brought in Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht as somebody who has high potential but is not deemed quite ready for Premier League life. They had to cancel the signing of Marc Cucurella because of injuries in the defense’s heart. signed Manuel AkanjiYou can also find them here.
Erling Haaland and Akanji are both named in City’s squad (Photo: David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
There are now more options for defense than expected at the beginning of the summer. The other boys in the mix: Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez, Stefan Ortega, Erling Haaland.
A smaller outlay at least, too; Gomez and Akanji cost around £26million between them, and City were not willing to stump up £50million for Cucurella.
Sam Lee
Manchester United
Who’s in
Nathan Bishop*, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, David de Gea, Antony, Cristiano Ronaldo*, Martin Dubravka, Christian Eriksen, Tom Heaton*, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire*, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez, Scott McTominay*, Marcus Rashford*, Jadon Sancho*, Fred, Luke Shaw*, Axel Tuanzebe*, Donny van de Beek, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka*, Brandon Williams*
Squad verdict
Phil Jones being left out of Manchester United’s squad is no longer a surprise as the central defender is not available for selection as he is working on his fitness.
The 30-year-old, who moved to Old Trafford back in 2011, made just five appearances for United last season and is seemingly not in Erik ten Hag’s plans before his contract runs out next summer.
Jones has been left out of United’s squad (Photo: Tom Purslow/Manchester United via Getty Images)
He is the only absentee from the Dutchman’s squad as the departures of players such as Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani and Juan Mata have created room for United’s six summer additions.
Mason GreenwoodWhile he is unavailable, he Remains on bailA list of under-21 players has been created because of claims that he raped a woman and assaulted her.
Newcastle United
Who’s in
Kieran Trippier*, Paul Dummett*, Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles*, Joelinton, Jonjo Shelvey, Callum Wilson*, Allan Saint-Maximin, Matt Ritchie*, Jamal Lewis*, Matt Targett*, Alexander Isak, Loris Karius, Javier Manquillo, Chris Wood*, Ryan Fraser, Nick Pope*, Jacob Murphy*, Miguel Almiron, Karl Darlow*, Joe Willock*, Dan Burn*, Sean Longstaff*, Bruno Guimaraes
Squad verdict
Perversely, Karl Darlow’s injury came at the opportune moment for Newcastle — if not for Mark GillespieAs a consequence, the squad has been stripped of Xavier.
Darlow’s ankle problem would have occurred 48 hours later. Newcastle would then have submitted their complete 25-man list. They could not draft Loris Karius even as a free agent. Instead, Darlow flew from Liverpool to complete his medical before the deadline.
Gillespie, a 30-year-old Geordie, has been resigned in 2020 for his boyhood club and has yet to make a Premier League appearance. Darlow is expected to be out six to eight weeks. Emil KrafthSenior player is left out by aCL injury to Corey Johnson, who will be out until March.
Jonjo Shelvey will not play until November, but he is named. This gives Eddie Howe another option for engine room after the inability to add a midfielder.
Newcastle seems to be lacking in inspiration. There was no signing of a winger during the window. Elliot AndersonThe 19-year old who is not required to register should have more game time.
Chris Waugh
Who’s in
Serge Aurier, Taiwo Awoniyi*, Loic Bade, Giulian BIANCONE, Willy Boly, Jack Colback*, Steve Cook*, Emmanuel Dennis, Remo Freuler, Morgan Gibbs-White*, Dean Henderson*, Wayne Hennessey*, Cheikhou Kouyate, Jesse Lingard*, Renan Lodi, Orel Mangala, Scott McKenna, Moussa Nakhate, Lewis O’Brien*, Omar Richards*, Jordan Smith*, Sam Surridge*, Harry Toffolo*, Joe Worrall*, Ryan Yates*
Squad verdict
The fact that only two players who had been part of last season’s promotion-winning squad missed the cut in the Premier League tells a significant story at Nottingham Forest.
The club This summer, 22 new signings were made which is an eye-watering figure — but they needed to add strength in depth.
Jesse Lingard was among Forest’s record-breaking 22 new signings this summer (Photo: Tim Goode/PA Images via Getty Images)
It is not surprising it. CafuAnd Lyle TaylorAlthough both may feel a bit disappointed, they did not get a spot in the newly transformed squad.
Cafu is something of a cult figure at Forest and was right at the heart of the celebrations at Wembley — but equally only started two Championship games, while making 12 sub appearances. Cafu was never likely to move from being a part-time player in the second level to playing a larger role now.
Forest was trying to find Taylor’s potential suitors. With Taiwo AwoniyiAnd Emannuel Dennis added to Steve Cooper’s forward options — which already included Brennan Johnson and Sam Surridge — Taylor was always going to drop further down the pecking order.
Harry ArterAfter being excluded from last season’s show, it was not likely that she would be included.
Neco WilliamsLoic MbeSoh, Brennan Johnson, and Brennan Johnson are all young enough for inclusion in a large group under-21 players.
Paul Taylor
Who’s in
Mohamed Salisu, Che Adams*, Adam Armstrong*, Stuart Armstrong, Joe Aribo, Willy Caballero, Duje Caleta-Car, Ibrahima Diallo, Moussa Djenepo, Mohamed Elyounossi, Lyanco, Olly Lancashire*, Ainsley Maitland-Niles*, Alex McCarthy*, Romain Perraud, Theo Walcott*, Kyle Walker-Peters*, James Ward-Prowse*
Squad verdict
It is not surprising that Olly Lancashire, Southampton B player-coach, has been included on this list.
The 33-year-old returned to the club in August 2021 to act as a mentor to Southampton’s young players in the B team. He has not played in the Premier League for most of his football career.
Theo Walcott also makes the cut despite being the subject of deadline-day interest from West Brom due to his lack of minutes at St Mary’s this season.
Who’s in
Brandon Austin*, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies*, Richarlison, Eric Dier, Matt Doherty*, Fraser Forster*, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Son Heung-min, Harry Kane*, Dejan Kulusevski, Emerson Royal, Clement Lenglet, Hugo Lloris, Ivan Perisic, Lucas Moura, Cristian Romero, Davinson Sanchez, Ryan Sessegnon*, Oliver Skipp*, Djed Spence*, Japhet Tanganga*
Squad verdict
There are no surprises in Spurs’ Premier League squad.
Antonio Conte made it pretty clear which players were likely to play for him this season and those who weren’t in his plans were moved on in the summer.
Conte has made it pretty clear which players he wanted and which he didn’t (Photo: Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)
Eric Dier is non-homegrown as he was raised in Portugal. Ben DaviesAnd Matt DohertyBoth Wales and Ireland count as homegrown.
Pape Matar Sarr Bryan GilNamed on the Under-21 List
Charlie Eccleshare
Who’s in
Nayef Aguerd, Michail Antonio*, Alphonse Areola, Said Benrahma, Jarrod Bowen*, Maxwel Cornet, Vladimir Coufal, Conor Coventry*, Aaron Cresswell*, Craig Dawson*, Flynn Downes*, Lukasz Fabianski, Pablo Fornals, Ben Johnson*, Thilo Kehrer, Manuel Lanzini, Angelo Ogbonna, Emerson Palmieri, Darren Randolph*, Declan Rice*, Gianluca Scamacca, Tomas Soucek, Lucas Paqueta, Kurt Zouma
Squad verdict
There are no surprises in West Ham’s confirmed 25-man squad as David Moyes is already working with a compact side for the 2022-23 season.
Summer signings such Emerson Palmieri, Nayef Palmieri and Gianluca Scamacca have been signed, while Mark Noble and Andriy Yormolenko have left.
Moyes has nine homegrown talents at his disposal.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Who’s in
Leo Bonatini, Nelson Semedo, Daniel Podence, Jonny, Diego Costa, Ruben Neves, Goncalo Guedes, Toti Gomes, Hwang Hee-chan, Joao Moutinho, Raul Jimenez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Max Kilman*, Pedro Neto, Jose Sa, Matheus Nunes, Connor Ronan*, Matija Sarkic*, Chiquinho, Adama Traore
Squad verdict
The Premier League website told one story; the social media graphic did a slightly different job.
Wolves submitted only 20 of their 25 names to Premier League. The list also included Leo Bonatini (who last played for the club in November 2018).
Wolves had their own squad graphic published on Twitter. Bonatini was not there. He is technically available but in reality, does not figure in Bruno Lage’s plans and does not train with the first-team group.
🔢The 2022/23 season squad.#COYW pic.twitter.com/x0vogwLd6l
— Wolves (@Wolves) September 13, 2022
This squad, which is relatively small, is supplemented with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Nathan Collins, Yerson MosqueraAnd Boubacar Traore. Although they aren’t required to be in the main squad, they can still play and are now considered senior players.
Although the league submitted a long list of under-21s, the graphic gave clear clues to Lage about which players he considers ready for the fringes. It also included goalkeepers. Jordan Smith, full-back Hugo BuenoWinger and Chem Campbell.
This list does however indicate a potential problem for Wolves next summer.
Their current list includes the maximum permitted 17 “non-homegrown” players, going a long way to explain why only 20 in total were named. Wolves don’t have any more over-21 players that meet the criteria.
If Ait-Nouri, Traore and Mosquera are all at the club in 12 months — by when none of them will qualify as either under-21s or “homegrown” — Wolves will need to make space to include them in the squad. Collins is homegrown through his four-year stint at Stoke City and one at Burnley prior to his 21st birthday.
Steve Madeley
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