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Tessmann Out for Lyon’s Run-In as Cardoso Suffers Ankle Sprain Weeks Before World Cup

Late injuries put roster choices in flux before the May 26 squad reveal.

Overview

  • Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca said Tanner Tessmann has a muscle strain and will miss the club’s remaining league games against Toulouse and Lens.
  • The club did not disclose the severity, leaving his World Cup readiness uncertain with the tournament roughly a month away.
  • Atlético Madrid announced Johnny Cardoso sprained his right ankle in training and has begun rehabilitation without a return timetable.
  • The U.S. will name its World Cup roster on May 26, then open camp the next day in Fayetteville, Georgia, making medical evaluations pivotal to selections.
  • Tessmann played in 29 Ligue 1 matches this season and also featured in the Coupe de France and Europa League, underscoring his value as a midfield anchor who can cover center back.