Atletico star suffers injury and will definitely miss the World Cup
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Madrid's Atletico continues to be plagued by misfortune.
Details: According to MARCA, after their heartbreaking Champions League exit against Arsenal, Simeone's squad has suffered another major blow. Midfielder Johnny Cardoso picked up a severe injury during training and will not return to the pitch this season.
The American midfielder has been diagnosed with a high-grade ankle ligament sprain. The injury occurred during a challenge in training.
This setback not only jeopardizes the club's ambitions, but also shatters the player's dream of featuring in a home World Cup. The recovery timeline has not been specified yet, but given the severity, it's clear Cardoso won't be fit in time for the tournament.
It's worth noting that this season, the American midfielder made 30 appearances for the Madrid club across all competitions, scoring just one goal—coming in the Champions League playoff against Belgian side Brugge.
Reminder: Atletico is demanding explanations from UEFA after the match against Arsenal.
