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Atletico's US Midfielder Cardoso to Have Surgery, Doubtful for World Cup
Atletico Madrid said the 24-year-old midfielder needs surgery after a high-grade ankle sprain, leaving the U.S. short of a likely roster pick.
- On Monday, May 11, Atletico Madrid announced midfielder Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle, effectively ruling him out of this summer's World Cup.
- Atletico stated Cardoso sustained the injury during training last Thursday, resulting in a "severe sprain that has affected the joint," according to the club's statement.
- This setback follows a debut season at Atletico hampered by injuries; Cardoso played only 45 minutes during the March international window in a friendly against Belgium.
- U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino must finalize his 26-man roster on May 26, just 15 days away, as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12.
- The U.S. will play warm-up matches against Senegal on May 31 and Germany on June 6 before opening its World Cup campaign in Inglewood, California.
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The American midfielder of Atlético Madrid Johnny Cardoso should miss the World Cup after being hurt in the ankle.
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Total News Sources23
Leaning Left7Leaning Right5Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
37% Center
L 37%
C 37%
R 26%
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