Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti faces a host of injury concerns ahead of their UEFA Champions League trip to Liverpool.Los Blancos take their European title defence to Merseyside on November 27 in a repeat of the 2022 final.However, despite Ancelotti's charges heading into the game as holders, Arne Slot's team are the current leaders of the new league phase of the competition with four wins from four games so far.MORE: All the latest soccer news | Real Madrid news | Explaining how 'socios' own Real MadridReal Madrid are pushing to close the La Liga title gap on Barcelona but injuries are a key concern for Ancelotti.Defensive duo Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are both out for the remainder of the season after suffering ACL tears with veteran center back David Alaba not due back until the start of 2025.getty imagesAncelotti is expected to field a patched up backline in their La Liga trip to Leganes today, with midfielder Fede Valverde repurposed at right-back, and reserve team defender Raul Asencio filling in at center back.Lucas Vazquez, who has covered for Carvajal is expected to miss out on the trip to Liverpool, but Brazil international Rodrygo Goes should be OK, despite the pair missing out on the Leganes clash.The primary late call for Ancelotti is be on Aurelien Tchouameni, with the French star slightly ahead of Vazaquez in his recovery from a sprained ankle, and he could be risked.Tchouameni covered solidly at center back last season and Ancelotti is rumoured to be ready to throw him in from the start at Anfield.

It's been a torrid time for Real Madrid regarding injuries. Several first-team players have been missing at any given stage of the season. Head coach Carlo Ance

Szoboszlai and a brace from Salah secured the win for the English side, who remain top of the table and are eight points clear of Manchester City.