Johnny Cardoso
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Diagnosed with minor thigh injury
Cardoso (thigh) has been diagnosed with a low-grade thigh muscle injury after experiencing discomfort during Tuesday's Champions League draw against Stuttgart and will undergo physiotherapy and rehabilitation work, with his return depending on his recovery progress, according to the club.
Analysis: Cardoso faces a spell on the sidelines after medical examinations confirmed a low-grade thigh muscle injury sustained during Tuesday's Champions League encounter against Stuttgart. The midfielder played 21 minutes off the bench in the European fixture but experienced discomfort afterward, prompting further assessments by the club's medical staff. He subsequently missed Thursday's training session, and Atletico have now confirmed that he will undergo physiotherapy and gym-based rehabilitation until he is ready to resume regular training. Although the injury is considered relatively minor, no definitive timetable has been established for his return. Cardoso will likely need additional recovery time before being considered for selection, with his return to competitive action depending on how quickly he responds to treatment.
Dealing with thigh injury
Cardoso didn't train Thursday due to a thigh injury and should be considered questionable to play against Deportivo on Saturday, according to Diario AS.
Analysis: Cardoso logged 21 minutes off the bench in the draw against Stuttgart in the Champions League on Tuesday, but his absence from training complicates his chances of playing over the weekend. A final call on Cardoso's status could be made closer to Saturday's 3 p.m. ET kickoff.
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