Johnny Cardoso suffered a trauma during training that resulted in a high-grade sprain with joint involvement.
Although at first his participation in the World Cup was uncertain, the latest statement from the rojiblanco club ruled him out for the squad led by Pochettino.
"Johnny Cardoso will have to undergo surgery to treat the injury to his right ankle. The American suffered a trauma during last Thursday’s training session that led to a high-grade sprain with joint involvement."
Uneven season
Simeone showed full confidence in him by starting him in the opening matches of the season, but injuries hampered his consistency.
In the end, he still played an important role in the team’s setup, featuring in 30 matches, 10 of them in the Champions League.
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