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This is the second and final part of a 2 part series - 20 UEFA Champions League debutants to look out for in the 2018-19 season.
We have already presented the first 1-10 players, now let us have a look at the remaining 10 players who will be debuting in the Champions League Group Stage this term.
#1 Mauro Icardi
The Inter Milan captain will at last lead his troops into Europe's biggest competition. Serie A's top goal scorer is sometimes compared to English hot-shot Harry Kane, the pair will face each other in the group stages and hope to settle the debate.
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The Argentine who was omitted from La Albiceleste's World Cup squad has a lot to prove, and the UEFA Champion's League might be just the place to respond to his detractors. A return to the Nou Camp, a place where he was never given an opportunity, could see the forward come for revenge.
The former Sampdoria man may see this as his final chapter for the Nerazzurri before he leaves for an expected big money move elsewhere.
#2 Malcom
Stolen from Roma by FC Barcelona, Malcom is an interesting weapon in an already lethal Catalan strike force. He will be looking to bring his direct running and long-range rockets to Europe's most grueling competition.
Some good performances in the Champions League can see him be included for the next Brazilian squad. Tite of course knows the former Brazilian youth international very well from their time together at Corinthians.
#3 Dušan Tadić
At 29, Tadic will make his Champions League debut this season. The Serbian playmaker has taken the step up from fighting relegation in England to playing against Europe's best.
At Southampton, he looked a top player crying out to be rescued like his former Saints teammates. Tadic returns to the Netherlands where he enjoyed the best football of his career playing for Groningen and FC Twente in the Dutch top flight.
This time Tadic will don the red and white of Ajax. He has gotten off to a flying start with the Dutch club, scoring 6 goals in his first 9 games.
#4 Thilo Kehrer
Another top graduate from the Gelsenkirchen based academy of Schalke, Kehrer will follow Ozil, Sane and Draxler to make his Champions League debut this season. Thomas Tuchel has high hopes for the youngster who was recently called into his first German senior squad.
His versatility will be key as Tuchel is known for tinkering his system to exploit opponent's weaknesses. With Marquinhos, Thiago Silva and World Cup winner Presnel Kimpembe all competing for central defensive positions, Kehrer might have to play the waiting game this season.
#5 Matthijs de Ligt
Probably Europe's highest-rated young central defender, de Ligt is Ajax's captain, and will be the leading man in the defence. His performances have been instrumental since his introduction into the first team.
Ajax is the ideal place for him to continue to learn the centre back trade as some of the very best in the world learned their trade at the famous Dutch club. Tottenham trio Davinson Sánchez, Jan Vertonghen, and Toby Alderweireld, are all former Ajax central defenders.
Sanchez was even de Ligt's defensive partner as Ajax went all the way to the Europa League final, only to lose to Manchester United in 2017. Already a starter for club and country as a teenager, the sky is the limit for the player who joined Ajax as a 9-year-old.
#6 Fabián Ruiz
The man tasked with replacing Jorginho in Naples has yet to make his debut for the club, but should be important for Carlo Ancelotti's team this season. His control, vision and passing were essential for Betis' run to European qualification last season.
Against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, he gave a truly outstanding individual passing performance as they beat the then defending champions 1-0. The Spanish U21 international could have left a big hole in Betis' side if not for Quique Setién's purchase of William Carvalho.
#7 Justin Kluivert
Following in the footsteps of his famous father, Kluivert chose to be part of American James Pallotta's plans in Italy. Kluivert could have been making his European debut with his boyhood club this season (Ajax), but felt ready to test himself in a new environment.
Now fully involved with the Dutch senior team, Kluivert is expected to have a big role in re-establishing the Oranje's total football philosophy. Hopefully, with the addition of the creative winger, Roma can do one better this year, and reach the Champions League final.
#8 Santi Mina
The youngest player ever to score 4 goals in a single LaLiga game will showcase his skills for the continent to see this season. Once a phenom at Celta Vigo, Mina will look to improve once again this season and better the career high 15 goals which he notched last term.
Marcelino is an admirer of the attacker, but Valencia has built a competitive squad with both Antonio Lato and Ferran Torres competing for Mina's playing time. Mina will hope to be even more consistent this season so he can play a part against Manchester United and Juventus.
#9 Milan Škriniar
The Slovakian was an instant hit in Italy with Sampdoria, and now at Inter. Skriniar is rapidly becoming a cult hero at the San Siro. Good with his feet, and a defender that loves a battle, he will need to be on top of his game to stop Barcelona's attackers.
His partner at the back will be a new signing also on this list - de Vrij. These two defenders have all the qualities to form a steel like defensive core for the blue half of Milan. At international level, he operates next to Martin Skrtel, a Slovak legend, and a man who knows all about the Champions League.
#10 Hakim Ziyech
Many thought the Moroccan magician would be on his way out of Ajax this summer, but both he and Frenkie de Jong are still with the legendary Dutch club. Ziyech has no shortage of admirers, and there is no doubt he can play at the top level especially after his displays at the World Cup.
His set-piece ability and overall leadership will be very important for Ajax if they are to make it out of a very strong group containing Bayern Munich, Benfica and Greek Champions AEK Athens.
