The U.S. men's national team announced Monday morning that the 22-year-old midfielder was removed from their November camp following an ankle injury.
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Johnny removed from USMNT campDiagnosed with right ankle injuryLinked with January La Liga moveWHAT HAPPENED?
In an announcement Monday, U.S. soccer said that no replacement will be added for the Internacional midfielder, despite him leaving camp due to injury.
It's unknown how the injury occurred or what the severity of it is.
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That leaves the USMNT without both Tyler Adams and Johnny in the midfield – meaning – it will be a big window for Luca De La Torre on top of both Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah. The one to watch, though, will be Gio Reyna.
With no Christian Pulisic or Tim Weah, the USMNT could alter their positioning on the pitch, utilizing the attacking midfield role even more than usual.
Reyna is listed as a forward – not an attacker – on the roster.
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Cardoso is linked with a January move to La Liga side Real Betis after some impressive performances on the international stage with the USMNT, as well as with his Brazilian club Internacional.
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The young midfielder will have to miss out on November's matches against Trinidad and Tobago, as the USMNT look to book their spot in the 2024 Copa America.
Gregg Berhalter's squad play November 16 and 20 against the Island nation.