Johnny Cardoso ruled out with a muscle injury

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The rojiblanco club has just issued the medical update statement a few minutes ago.

Atlético temporarily lose Johnny Cardoso. The American midfielder finished the Champions League match against Stuttgart with discomfort and medical tests have confirmed a low-grade muscle injury in the thigh.

The rojiblanco player will begin a recovery process that will combine physiotherapy and rehabilitation work in the gym. For now, the club has not set a date for his return to the pitch. His progress will determine when he can rejoin the team’s routine.

Fantasy recommendation 

Johnny Cardoso is a player to keep an eye on. With no official recovery timeline yet, it is still not possible to confirm how many matches he could miss. The most sensible approach is to monitor his progress before making a final decision in Fantasy.

The alternatives would involve Pablo Barrios: the safest option if you are looking for continuity in midfield. That said, Atlético is managing his minutes to try to prevent a new injury. On the other hand Koke, would be an interesting alternative if he recovers from his physical issues, although I would not sign him without confirming that he is available.

🗞️ Official medical update on Johnny Cardoso and minimum time outhttps://t.co/8ZcQHLhBwH

— Analítica Fantasy (@AnaliticaLaLiga) October 22, 2026