Atletico Madrid has confirmed that United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso suffered a high-grade sprain to his right ankle during training on Thursday.
The club issued a statement detailing the injury, which occurred when Cardoso could not complete the session. Medical tests confirmed the high-grade sprain, and the 24-year-old will now focus on physiotherapy and gym-based rehabilitation. His return to play will depend on how the injury evolves.
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Malmö FF defender Pontus Jansson has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee during the away match against Djurgården, ruling him out for the rest of the season. The 35-year-old was carried off on a stretcher following a collision in overtime. Jansson has shared emotional messages on Instagram about his upcoming journey.
Cristiano Ronaldo has traveled to Madrid for treatment on a hamstring injury that Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus described as more serious than initially anticipated. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward was substituted during his club's 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha last weekend after missing a penalty. The setback raises concerns for Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title chase and Portugal's preparations for upcoming friendlies.
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Real Madrid's medical staff erred in diagnosing Kylian Mbappé's knee injury in December, examining images of his right leg while the issue was in the left. The Frenchman played several full matches in pain before receiving the correct diagnosis a month later. Mbappé found the proper treatment in Paris in early March.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha sustained inflammation in his right heel during Sunday's 1-2 home loss to Lyon. The club stated he will remain in treatment for the next few days before a further evaluation later this week. The injury occurred in the 40th minute, ruling him out of Wednesday's league match against Nantes.
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Carlos Alcaraz announced on Friday his withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open due to a right wrist strain suffered in Barcelona. It marks the second consecutive absence for the world number two from the Madrid Masters 1000. Novak Djokovic has also confirmed he will not participate due to shoulder issues.
In the latest buildup to Real Madrid's Champions League round-of-16 clash with Manchester City, coach Alvaro Arbeloa urged fearlessness despite ongoing injury woes. He highlighted the club's prestige and provided an upbeat update on Kylian Mbappe's knee recovery, amid tensions with France over his 2026 World Cup prep.
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Kylian Mbappé refuted claims that Real Madrid doctors misdiagnosed his December knee injury by scanning the wrong knee. Speaking in Boston ahead of France's friendly against Brazil, the forward took some responsibility for fueling rumors through lack of communication and said he feels fully fit.