Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti asserted that Los Blancos have enough squad depth to cope without Jude Bellingham against RB Leipzig.

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• Bellingham out for two weeks with ankle sprain
• Ancelotti backed Brahim, Joselu to fill void
• Bellingham has scored 20 in all competitions

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Bellingham was removed from Madrid's La Liga clash with Girona early in the second half on Saturday after rolling his ankle. Tests later revealed that the Englishman will face at least two weeks on the sidelines.

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• WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID

  Ancelotti explained that Los Blancos have several options to turn to with Bellingham sidelined.

  "We never think about those [players] who aren't here," Ancelotti said in Monday's pre-match press conference. "It's more fair to think about those who are here. Without Bellingham, we've won four games out of four [this season]. Those who've replaced him have done well, whether it's Brahim [Diaz] or Joselu."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Both Joselu and Diaz have played significant roles for Madrid this season. The two have combined for 19 goals for Carlo Ancelotti's side. Ancelotti hasn't revealed which of the duo will start against Leipzig.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID

  Los Blanco will face Leipzig Tuesday night in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie. They continue La Liga play after that, traveling to Vallecas for a contest with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

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