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Ricardo Carvalho only Real Madrid absentee for Barcelona clash
The former Portugal international is the only Blancos player who is not match fit for Saturday's match against the Catalans, with Alvaro Arbeloa expected to be ready in time
9 Dec 2011 13:21:00
By Stefan Coerts
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will be without Ricardo Carvalho against Barcelona on Saturday.
The experienced centre-back sustained a sprain on the internal lateral ligament of his right knee late in November and has since been working on his comeback.
Carvalho initially hoped to be match fit in time for the Clasico, but the former Portugal international still has not resumed regular training.
Full-back Alvaro Arbeloa is the only other player who has some minor fitness problems ahead of Saturday's match, but the former Liverpool defender's availability is not in doubt.
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The experienced centre-back sustained a sprain on the internal lateral ligament of his right knee late in November and has since been working on his comeback.
Carvalho initially hoped to be match fit in time for the Clasico, but the former Portugal international still has not resumed regular training.
Full-back Alvaro Arbeloa is the only other player who has some minor fitness problems ahead of Saturday's match, but the former Liverpool defender's availability is not in doubt.
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