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Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the highest-profile footballers in the world, particularly for a defensive player.
He moved this summer from Liverpool to Real Madrid, one giant to another.
He made that move in part to continue playing in giant fixtures, like Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona.
But Alexander-Arnold remains out of the starting eleven with lineups released.
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Why isn't Trent Alexander-Arnold playing today?
Trent Alexander-Arnold isn't in the Real Madrid starting lineup against Barcelona as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
He hasn't played in more than a month since being injured against Marseille in the Champions League.
The initial expectation was a six-week absence, and Alexander-Arnold is just a tad ahead of schedule.
The good news for Trent and for Real Madrid is that he has been named to the substitute list for El Clasico.
If Real Madrid need a spark in the second half, they can call on Alexander-Arnold. There's no telling exactly how his fitness is, but being named to the bench is a solid step toward making his return.
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