Johnny Cardoso
24-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cardoso made the summer move to Atletico after a bit of a breakthrough at Betis last season where he made 24 starts as a defensive midfielder. It's a massive step up for the soon-to-be 24-year-old, and he'll undoubtedly face more competition for minutes in the loaded Atletico midfield. Throw in a deep midfield with an already lack of upside, most of Cardoso's fantasy value will come from defensive stats. If he's not guaranteed 90 minutes most games, he'll struggle to be relevant.
Available for second leg
Cardoso (thigh) returned to training with the group Monday and is an option for Tuesday's Champions League return leg against Barcelona, according to the club.
ANALYSIS
Cardoso was subbed off at halftime against Belgium and subsequent tests confirmed a muscle injury in his left thigh that has caused him to miss the last three matches, though he returned to training with the group Monday and is back available for Tuesday's Champions League second leg against Barcelona. The midfielder had been a starter prior to the injury and could regain that role in the coming matches, with Koke likely to return to his usual playing time depending on Cardoso's availability.
Cardoso was subbed off at halftime against Belgium and subsequent tests confirmed a muscle injury in his left thigh that has caused him to miss the last three matches, though he returned to training with the group Monday and is back available for Tuesday's Champions League second leg against Barcelona. The midfielder had been a starter prior to the injury and could regain that role in the coming matches, with Koke likely to return to his usual playing time depending on Cardoso's availability.
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Suffers thigh injury
Cardoso (thigh) underwent tests Tuesday which confirmed a muscle injury in his left thigh, the club announced.
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Back in Madrid
Cardoso has returned to Madrid after suffering a minor injury with the USMNT, according to Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports.
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Suspended one game
Cardoso will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.
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Scores in Tuesday's win
Cardoso scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 4-1 win versus Club Brugge.
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Makes starting XI
Cardoso (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.
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EPL teams after him
Chelsea and Bournemouth are interested in signing Cardoso, according to Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
Tottenham have shown an intention to sign Cardoso, but the midfielder is gaining more admirers in the Premier League. Chelsea and Bournemouth are both keeping close tabs, though it's unclear if either side will aim to sign the Betis and USMNT midfielder.
Tottenham have shown an intention to sign Cardoso, but the midfielder is gaining more admirers in the Premier League. Chelsea and Bournemouth are both keeping close tabs, though it's unclear if either side will aim to sign the Betis and USMNT midfielder.