The return of the injured Real Madrid player will strengthen Carlo Ancelotti before the match against Liverpool

It was a hot time Real Madrid regarding injury. At every stage of the season, several first-team players are missing. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to reshuffle his squad for Sunday’s match against Leganes, but one player could return in midweek against Liverpool.

French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni appears to have energized Ancelotti ahead of the important Champions League match against Premier League leaders Liverpool. The question is, if he is available, what position will he play?

This is a big boost for Real Madrid, who can now face Aurelien Tchouameni as a central defender alongside Antonio Rudiger.

Aurelien Tchouaméni reacted aggressively every time he was asked to play CB. Carlo Ancelotti sees him as a great option to play at CB, thanks to his good ball movement and strength in aerial and ground duels.

Tchouameni – Rüdiger CB duo this season – 7 matches, 6 wins, 1 draw (Valencia).… pic.twitter.com/4wfIecdRwU

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Real Madrid will likely face 21-year-old academy defender Raul Asencio against Leganes on Sunday. However, this will be his first start and second appearance in the first team. The match with Asencio against Liverpool may be a baptism of fire for the young player.

Ancelotti trusts Tchouameni in central defense, having played him several times last season and in 2024-25. The Frenchman is a strong figure and will not be shaken by the atmosphere at Anfield on Champions League night.

Los Blancos won two of four matches in the new version of the Champions League. Defeat against Liverpool could dash their hopes of a first-round bye in the knockout stages, meaning two extra games in the season.

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Lucas Vazquez he could also join Tchouameni upon his return to the team for the match against Liverpool. Vazquez was injured against Osasuna before the break and could return sooner than expected.

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