USA’s Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury
Summary
Johnny Cardoso, a midfielder for Atletico Madrid and the USA soccer team, will have surgery on his right ankle after a training injury. This injury likely means he will miss the upcoming World Cup, where the USA team already faces other player injuries.Key Facts
- Johnny Cardoso injured his right ankle during training and will have surgery.
- The injury is a severe sprain affecting the ankle joint.
- Cardoso’s playing time at Atletico Madrid this season has been limited due to injuries.
- USA coach Mauricio Pochettino will announce the World Cup squad later this month.
- Other USA players injured include captain Christian Pulisic and wingers Tim Weah and Tanner Tessmann.
- The USA will play warm-up matches against Senegal and Germany before the World Cup.
- The USA will host Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye in Group D at the World Cup.
- The World Cup is cohosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
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