Carlo Ancelotti confirms key starter to return at Liverpool

Carlo Ancelotti has provided an important update ahead of Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League trip to Liverpool.

The defending champions will take on Arne Slot's Premier League leaders at Anfield on November 27 in a mouthwatering match.

Los Blancos returned to La Liga action this weekend with a dominant 3-0 win away at Leganes to close the title gap on Barcelona to four points.

However, despite the positivity of a derby win, Ancelotti faces a host of injury issues in the coming days before flying to Merseyside.

Ancelotti confirmed after the match that a late decision will be made on Lucas Vazquez and Aurelien Tchouameni after they missed the match at Leganes,

As part of a reshuffled defense, Fran Garcia played 90 minutes at left back, without Ferland Mendy involved.

That call was based on tactics, according to Ancelotti, as he assured fans that the France international will be fit to start for Liverpool.

“Mendy's absence was a technical decision. Fran is playing very well, but Ferland will be very important on Wednesday,” said Marca.