Radamel Falcao heading for exit after being left out of Chelsea Champions League squad

Alexandre Pato has been named in place of the Colombian

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Radamel Falcao has taken another step towards exiting Chelsea after he was left out of the club's Champions League squad.

The Colombian, who has only scored one goal for the Blues and last played in October, has been linked with a big-money move to China, where the transfer window stays open until 26 February.

New loan signing Alexandre Pato has been included in the 25-man squad, as has Matt Miazga, who arrived from New York Red Bulls last week.

The decision, which was confirmed by the club on Wednesday night, means Falcao will not be able to play in the last-16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain on 16 February and 9 March.

Pato, who was left out of the squad to face Watford, has not played a game since November and was not considered sharp enough for inclusion at Vicarage Road.

Falcao had been linked with a return to Monaco but the Ligue 1 club do not want to pay his mammoth wages, concerned over his fitness levels.