Sergi Cardona
VIL
Left Back
Overlapping Full Back
Jul 8, 1999 (27)
Both
6'1"
170 lb
Nets in loss
Sergi Cardona scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 4-3 defeat versus Liverpool.
Analysis: Cardona got on the scoresheet during Tuesday's loss, adding a goal during the frustrating loss. Villarreal pulled out the early lead and just couldn't hold onto it, though Cardona did his best to keep them on the front foot. He will hope to build on this back in domestic action despite the loss.
Registers most crosses
Cardona registered seven crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Elche.
Analysis: Cardona recorded the most crosses in the game, created three chances and also made two tackles and two clearances. He has started all his five appearances this campaign.
Seeing uptick in minutes recently
Cardona has started in four of Villarreal's last five matches between LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.
Analysis: Cardona was on the bench in Villarreal's first three matches of the season, but he's started four of the last five since then, as manager Inigo Perez seems to have changed his mind regarding his projected Best XI. Cardona has nine tackles, seven clearances, six interceptions and five crosses, as well as one chance created, in those four starts.
Named 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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