🤕 Cardoso and Sorloth, major doubts: FIFA virus hits Atleti | OneFootball

The international break has come to an end, leaving a bittersweet feeling at Atlético de Madrid. After the international fixtures concluded, the medical staff confirmed that Johnny Cardoso is suffering from a muscle injury in his left thigh.

The midfielder had to be taken off at halftime in the friendly between the United States and Belgium after feeling discomfort that has set alarm bells ringing.

Cardoso is already back in Madrid, where he has undergone various tests to determine the exact extent of the issue. For now, the player has begun physiotherapy sessions and functional rehabilitation work in the gym.

Sørloth, carrying a knock

The concern does not end there, as Alexander Sørloth also returned injured. The Norwegian striker suffered a cut-contusion wound to the forehead during the match against Switzerland, requiring several stitches.

The club’s medical staff will assess his physical condition as soon as he lands in the capital to decide whether he can rejoin the group as normal.

Meanwhile, the bulk of the squad is getting players back. Players such as Koke, Griezmann and Le Normand have trained intensely at the training ground.

Meanwhile, Barrios and Oblak remain focused on their individual recovery processes in order to be ready for the decisive stretch of the season.

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