Superb lineup of players already out of the Champions League.
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GK: Rui Patricio (Sporting Lisbon)
A top class goalkeeper, Rui Patricio could unfortunately not prevent Sporting Lisbon exiting a tough group containing Chelsea and Schalke.
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DR: Maxi Pereira (Benfica)
Recently linked with Liverpool, Benfica right-back Maxi Pereira will not even be in the Europa League this year as the Portuguese giants finished bottom of Group C.
DL: Ashley Cole (AS Roma)
A previous winner with Chelsea, Ashley Cole will be saying goodbye to the Champions League early this season as AS Roma missed out on the knockout stages.
DC: Kostas Manolas (AS Roma)
Linked with Arsenal in the past, Kostas Manolas is another top defender who will play no further part in this competition this season after Roma’s exit.
DC: Ezequiel Garay (Zenit Saint Petersburg)
A superb centre-back linked with top clubs a number of times recently, Ezequiel Garay is heading out of the Champions League as Zenit bow out.
MC: William Carvalho (Sporting Lisbon)
A top target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, William Carvalho will play no further part in the Champions League this season as Sporting fail to get through their group.
MC: Kevin Strootman (AS Roma)
Now expected to move to Manchester United after Roma’s exit, Kevin Strootman is a top midfielder the competition will be missing.
MC: Axel Witsel (Zenit Saint Petersburg)
Another big name who could be on the move after Zenit’s exit is Belgian midfield powerhouse Axel Witsel.
AMR: Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
A player currently suffering a slight dip in form, Liverpool wonderkid Raheem Sterling won’t be able to grace this competition again this season.
AML: Hulk (Zenit Saint Petersburg)
One of the world’s biggest names not playing at an elite club, Zenit Saint Petersburg star Hulk won’t play any further part in the Champions League this season.
FC: Seydou Doumbia (CSKA Moscow)
With three goals and impressive displays against Manchester City, CSKA Moscow striker Seydou Doumbia is unfortunate to be out of the competition and is now wanted by the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea.