Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists Toni Rudiger is in his plans.

The former Chelsea defender has found himself benched in recent weeks.

Ancelotti said, "Rüdiger knows he's a very important player for us.

"He's a world-class central defender, just like Militão, Alaba and Nacho, who is playing less than the others. Nacho has always performed when he's played. Given that they're world class, we're very strong with these four centre backs.

"Militão will be rested sometimes, sometimes Alaba and sometimes Rüdiger. Nacho has been rested more than the others, but he might play more in the future."