Overview
- Cardoso, injured in training Thursday, was diagnosed with a high-grade sprain of his right ankle after club medical tests.
- Atlético said he has begun physiotherapy and gym rehabilitation, and the club set no timetable for his return.
- With four La Liga matches left, his absence clouds Atlético’s push to secure a top-four league finish.
- The United States opens the World Cup on June 13 against Paraguay in Inglewood, putting his participation in doubt.
- The USMNT plans to name its World Cup roster on May 26, creating a tight window for clarity on his recovery.