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American midfielder Johnny Cardoso has sprained his right ankle five weeks before the World Cup, his club Atletico Madrid said on Thursday.
Atletico said Cardoso was injured in training and will undergo rehabilitation. The club did not give a timetable for his return, instead saying in a statement on their English-language social media that “He will undergo physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions in the gym and the progress of his recovery will determine his return to competition.”
La Liga has four rounds remaining and Atletico are eyeing a top four finish.
The United States opens its World Cup campaign on June 13 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California. It will then also play against Australia and Turkey in Group D.
The 24-year-old Cardoso has 23 caps for the United States since his debut in 2020.
Atletico were eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals this week.
