Sergi Cardona
VIL
LB
Possession Builder
Jul 8, 1999 (27)
Both
6'1"
170 lb
VillarrealNamed to bench Sunday
Cardona (undisclosed) is available off the bench for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Cardona came through Saturday's final session sufficiently to earn a place among the substitutes after missing Friday's training with a minor issue. Carlos Romero is set to start at left-back for the trip to the Metropolitano, with Cardona available as a backup option from the bench should he be needed during the contest.
Doubtful with minor discomfort
Cardona is questionable for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid after missing Friday's training with a minor issue, according to coach Inigo Perez.
Analysis: Cardona was on the bench for the draw against Racing but did not see any action, and his continued absence from training now leaves his availability dependent on how the issue evolves over the next day. He serves as the backup to Carlos Romero at left back, and he'll also be assessed in Saturday's final session before a decision is made, with Villarreal preferring to wait until the last possible moment rather than rush either player back.
Registers assist
Cardona assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 win over Levante.
Analysis: Cardona came off the bench to play the final 20 minutes of the match, ending with an assist against Levante. He has returned to just a bench role, recording only two starts in the last five appearances, however has scored and assisted once within in that span.
Six crosses Thursday
Cardona recorded six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Oviedo.
Analysis: Cardona recorded six crosses in Thursday's draw, tying a season high. He recorded two accurate crosses and one chance created in the process, giving him a solid day on the attack. He was very active on the defensive end as well, recording five clearances, three interceptions, three tackles and two blocked shots across his full 90 minutes of action.
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