Every season, a plethora of top-class footballers compete in the UEFA Champions League. However, constantly watching the same players can get a bit boring. In European tournaments, it is always nice to see new faces.
In the 2014-15 season, several prestigious teams are returning to the elite, including "Liverpool," "Roma," and "Monaco." These teams have not only talented defenders, midfielders, and attackers playing for them. Each newcomer to the league will try to conquer with their football and attract new fans. In addition, the big European clubs have also acquired a number of strong players who previously played for weaker teams.
"Goal.com" presents 10 players whose debut this week should be eagerly awaited.
Juan Bernat (Bayern Munich)
Last season, 21-year-old Juan Bernat was one of the main cogs in Valencia's game and helped the team reach the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. International football is nothing new to the Spaniard.
Bayern paid 10 million euros for this defender. Due to injuries plaguing the team and problems with player fitness, it is very likely that Bernat will already start in the match against Manchester City.
Calum Chambers (Arsenal)
Although Arsenal paid 20 million euros for him, the player did not expect to earn a place in the starting lineup of Arsenal, as he was bought for the future.
In addition, the versatile defender was named the best player of the club for the month of August. Chambers has already played in both Champions League qualifying matches, but his true debut should take place this week against Borussia Dortmund, where he will have to fill the gap left by the injured Mathieu Debuchy.
Kingsley Coman (Juventus)
Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Kingsley Coman joined Juventus only this summer, but it seems that the coach of the Italian champions already trusts this player. The 18-year-old has so far appeared in both Serie A matches.
Coman did not rise to the Champions League with PSG. This year, when most of the Bianconeri players are under pressure due to last season's poor performance, it is expected that Coman will step onto the field in the first match against Real Madrid.
Shkelzen Gashi (Basel)
For those interested in Swiss football, the name Shkelzen Gashi should be familiar. This is a player worth paying attention to during the strongest stage of the European tournament.
Last season, playing for Zurich's Grasshopper in 32 Super League matches, the winger scored 19 goals, and this year he has already beaten Basel's opponents' goalkeepers 4 times. Basel's upcoming opponent, Real Madrid, seems quite intimidating, but considering the current form of the royal club, perhaps Gashi's goal will decide a sensational result?
Tin Jedvaj (Bayer Leverkusen)
This player is probably not well known to many, but having arrived on loan from Roma, the 18-year-old full-back has already made an impact.
The winger immediately made it into Bayer's starting eleven and scored a goal in the 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen on Friday. This was already the second goal of the Croatian in Leverkusen's jersey. Jedvaj also played in both of the team's qualifying matches.
Ciro Immobile (Borussia Dortmund)
Strangely, the player who scored the most goals in Serie A in 2013-14 has not yet played in the UEFA Champions League. This year, the Italian will have the opportunity to do so, representing the German vice-champion Borussia Dortmund.
Since Robert Lewandowski joined Bayern, Ciro Immobile will have excellent opportunities to secure the status of the main striker in Jurgen Klopp's team. He has not yet scored in the BVB jersey, so there is no better time for his debut in the strongest cup on the Old Continent.
Munir El Haddadi (Barcelona)
Munir El Haddadi's rise was an unexpected surprise, but Barcelona fans loved it. The 19-year-old, who performed well in August, already played his first match for the Spanish national team last week.
While Luis Suarez is serving his suspension, El Haddadi is helping Lionel Messi on the field. If he continues his form, the Barcelona academy graduate could become not only a La Liga but also a European sensation.
Radja Nainggolan (Roma)
This player was unlucky not to be called up to represent the star-studded Belgian national team at the World Cup. Nevertheless, he can be assured that he will play an important role in Roma's team.
Arriving in the Eternal City in January, the 26-year-old player forms a solid trio with Daniele De Rossi and Miralem Pjanic. The Italian vice-champion needs this trio to be in top form because to reach the quarterfinals, they will need to defeat Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
Lucas Ocampos (Monaco)
Lucas Ocampos, who arrived from River Plate for 15 million euros, was the player from whom Monaco's shopping spree began two years ago. On Tuesday he will finally be able to make his debut in the UEFA Champions League.
The French vice-champions have been placed in the same group with Benfica, Zenit St. Petersburg, and Bayer Leverkusen. The 20-year-old Argentine is eager to play his first European matches and hopes they will help the club recover from a poor start to the season (19th place after 5 rounds).
Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
After a relatively quiet 2013, England's brightest talent improved incredibly in 2014.
Last year, he was a key part of Liverpool's driving force when the team narrowly missed out on the Premier League title. Returning from the World Cup, the winger started this season very well. The winger will soon celebrate his twentieth birthday, so he is already expected to lead the team.
