Ancelotti considers resting Rudiger, Alaba and Asensio to feature

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly considering a tactical reshuffle for the team's upcoming fixture, with key changes potentially altering the defensive structure. Sources indicate that David Alaba is being considered to partner Raul Asencio in the centre of the defence.

A notable tactical adjustment sees Fede Valverde potentially deployed at right-back, according to reports from Diario AS. The Uruguayan's possible change of position to right-back has become a major point of debate.

After the limited options available in defence with injuries to regular fullbacks Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez, Ancelotti has had no choice but to consider this change of position.

Furthermore, Carlo Ancelotti is contemplating resting centre-back Antonio Rudiger, with a potential pairing of David Alaba and Asencio in the central defensive positions. This strategic maneuver is thought to be aimed at managing player fatigue, as Real Madrid navigates a congested fixture schedule, which includes critical matches in both La Liga and the Champions League.