Carlo Ancelotti will consider on Wednesday whether to continue as right back alongside Federico Valverde in Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool.

Valverde looked adept in a deeper role as Ancelotti looked for ways to cope with the injury absences of Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez.

Ancelotti could have Vazquez at his disposal for the midweek trip to Merseyside, while Aurelien Tchouameni could also return to strengthen Madrid’s midfield options.

Discussing his selection dilemmas after the match against Leganes, Ancelotti told reporters: “This is an issue I have to think about.

“We are well covered in the middle because (Eduardo) Camavinga is at his best level, (Dani) Ceballos has played a very complete game and (Luka) Modric always does well.

“These are assessments I will have to make when I have the full match (to watch back), to see if I can get anyone back for Wednesday.”

Reflecting on Valverde’s performances, Ancelotti cheekily joked that the 26-year-old is “the best full-back in the world”, after Carvajal and Vazquez.

“We did very well at the back. (Raul) Asencio played a very serious game, played very well and with maturity. Valverde is a fantastic full-back,” Ancelotti added.

“After Carvajal and Lucas, the best full-back in the world. The problem is that he can play like that in many positions on the pitch and the problem for the coach is to choose the best position for the team. He has incredible speed.”

Ancelotti continued: “Things are going well. When the team plays well, it’s because everyone contributes.

“Ceballos contributed a lot in midfield. Arda (Guler) had a lot of creativity in the final third, he was close to goals and he played a complete game.

“These are players we can count on at the moment, because the demand for the matches is very high and we need everyone.”