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Atlético Confirms High-Grade Ankle Sprain for USMNT Midfielder Johnny Cardoso

Uncertainty now surrounds his La Liga run-in, World Cup hopes.

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.