Reports State Midfielder Will Stay in Spain over Break; No Replacement Announced Yet
Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso has withdrawn from the United States men's national team roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches. He will remain in Spain to focus on his recovery from a muscle strain. The decision is a significant blow to USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was counting on the in-form midfielder for the semi-final clash against Panama.
Gonzalo Tortosa reported that Cardoso and teammate Giovani Lo Celso have been receiving treatment at Betis' training facility during the team's day off. "Both have not gone with their national teams to recover, try to reach 100% in #GranDerbi and facing the important end of the season," Tortosa noted (translated).
The 23-year-old New Jersey native has become a crucial player for Manuel Pellegrini's side this season. He has made 33 appearances across all competitions and recently scored in Betis' impressive 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. His absence was already felt when he missed Betis' UEFA Europa Conference League match last Thursday due to injury. Betis sits sixth in La Liga.
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