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US international footballer Johnny Cardoso has sprained his ankle five weeks before the start of the World Cup, his club Atletico Madrid announced. The Spanish club did not disclose the expected duration of his absence. This year's World Cup is co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, commencing on June 11.
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According to Atletico, the 24-year-old midfielder sustained the injury during training and has already begun rehabilitation. Atletico, where Slovak defender Dávid Hancko also plays, still has four domestic league matches remaining. In the Champions League, Diego Simeone's squad reached the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by Arsenal over two legs.
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The USA will kick off their home tournament on June 13 against Paraguay, followed by group stage matches against Australia and Turkey in Group D.
Cardoso has played 23 matches for the senior national team since his debut in 2020. The news was reported by the Associated Press.
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