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Real Madrid's troubles are mounting ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool.

Following a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan on Tuesday, it's been reported that Aurelien Tchouameni could be sidelined for about a month due to a sprained ankle.

The Reds are scheduled to welcome the European champions to Anfield on November 27.



While Liverpool seem set to breeze into the knockout stages after winning all four of their matches so far, Madrid have some catching up to do.

They've won two and lost two of their games, leaving them in 17th place in the new league format after Tuesday's fixtures.

With more games to come on Wednesday, they could end Week 4 even lower in the standings.

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Tchouameni sustained the injury in the loss to Milan and according to Spanish reports, he now faces an extended period out of action.

A 4-0 home defeat to rivals Barcelona left Madrid fans seething, and the loss to Milan has piled more pressure on manager Carlo Ancelotti.

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The Italian coach, renowned for his five Champions League victories, has faced criticism over his handling of Federico Valverde, notably from the player's wife following the defeat in Milan?