Atlético Madrid Hit by Dual Injury Setbacks Ahead of Barcelona Duels
Atlético Madrid face uncertainty as striker Alexander Sørloth and midfielder Johnny Cardoso picked up injuries during the international break. Sørloth suffered a head wound requiring stitches after an elbow in Norway’s match, triggering concussion protocols that could sideline him for up to ten days. Cardoso left the United States’ game at half-time with a grade one thigh muscle strain and is expected to miss at least two weeks of action. Diego Simeone must now adapt his lineup for a pivotal La Liga clash at the Metropolitano this weekend. Sørloth remains doubtful for the league fixture, while Cardoso is ruled out of the first of three matches against Barcelona, including a crucial Champions League quarter-final first leg. Barcelona have their own injury woes. Raphinha’s hamstring tear during a Brazil friendly rules him out of all three meetings. The Catalans hope to recover defenders Jules Koundé, Alejandro Balde and Eric García in time for this season-defining stretch.
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