
Johnny Cardoso
24-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 12/9/2025
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.
Ruled out Saturday
Cardoso (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Athletic Club, the club posted.
ANALYSIS
Cardoso didn't train on Friday after suffering a knee injury in the last game against Barcelona and couldn't recover in time for Saturday's clash against Athletic Club. The midfield has been struggling with injuries this season since his arrival to the club and will need to spend more time on the sidelines. Veteran and captain Koke is expected to keep his larger role in the midfield for the Colchoneros while he is recovering.
Cardoso didn't train on Friday after suffering a knee injury in the last game against Barcelona and couldn't recover in time for Saturday's clash against Athletic Club. The midfield has been struggling with injuries this season since his arrival to the club and will need to spend more time on the sidelines. Veteran and captain Koke is expected to keep his larger role in the midfield for the Colchoneros while he is recovering.
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Doesn't train Friday
Cardoso (knee) didn't train Friday and is unlikely to be available against Athletic Club on Saturday, Carlos Fernandez of MARCA reports.
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Forced off due to knee knock
Cardoso was forced off in the 14th minute of Tuesday's 3-1 loss against Barcelona after suffering a bad knee knock, according to Atletico Sport.
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Returns to bench Saturday
Cardoso (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Sevilla.
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Back in training
Cardoso (ankle) returned to training and could be an option to face Real Betis on Monday, according to Irene Gomez Diaz of El Desmarque.
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Remains out
Cardoso (ankle) remains out for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, according to Nacho Donado from El Golazo De Gol.
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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.