Italy forward Domenico Berardi to miss Euro 2024 with ruptured Achilles tendon
The Sassuolo player is slated to undergo surgery on Tuesday, the club said, and likely won't return until next year.MARCH 4
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Poised for surgery Berardi has been diagnosed with a complete tear of the right Achilles tendon and will go under the knife Tuesday, Sassuolo announced.
Impact Berardi will miss the remainder of the campaign and likely part of the next one as well, as the standard timetable is lengthy. Sassuolo can turn to Samu Castillejo, Nedim Bajrami, Cristian Volpato and Gregoire Defrel in his role, as they have done during his recent knee injury, but they they haven't been very convincing.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Key Italy forward Domenico Berardi injured playing for Sassuolo; could miss Euro 2024
Key Italy forward Domenico Berardi exited Sassuolo’s match at Hellas Verona in tears with a suspected torn Achilles tendon and now might miss the European ChampionshipMARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feared to have suffer massive injury Berardi had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in 60 minutes before leaving Sunday's 1-0 loss to Verona due to a suspected Achilles tear, Sky Italy...
Impact Berardi was making his return from a knee injury and looked pretty good but went down in a heap after planting his foot wrong in the second half and was quickly carried off the pitch. The initial diagnosis is grim. He's headed for further tests to confirm it. If that's the case, he'll be out for the rest of the season and a good chunk of the next one.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Unused against Napoli Berardi (knee) didn't feature in Wednesday's 1-6 loss to Napoli.
Impact Berardi was back on the bench after sitting out five matches but didn't get minutes, even in garbage time, as he hadn't totally recovered yet. If he shows better in training, he could make the XI in the Verona game Sunday. Nedim Bajrami has logged the most minutes among his possible replacements but could move to other positions.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Berardi with squad Berardi (knee) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Napoli.
Impact Berardi had missed the last five matches with a knee injury, but is back and is an option with the team again. He will look to return to the lineup after having started all 16 appearances, recording nine goals and three assists.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Late call for Napoli fixture Berardi (knee) wasn't listed among the players that would for sure miss Wednesday's game against Napoli by new coach Emiliano Bigica.
Impact Berardi has been out since late January due to a meniscus tear and the ensuing surgery but recently returned to practice and might resume being an option midweek. He'd likely be eased into action despite his usual starring role. He has scored nine goals and added three assists, 50 shots (24 on target) and 25 chances created in his 16 seasonal appearances (all starts).
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Set for knee surgery Berardi has been diagnosed with a meniscus tear following a knee trauma in training and will go under the knife to address it, Sassuolo announced.
Impact Berardi is poised to miss four-to-six weeks because of the injury. His absence is a significant blow to his team considering his elite performances. The team might elect to bring in a substitute in the final days of the window since Samu Castillejo, Nedim Bajrami, and Cristian Volpato haven't been productive so far.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Held in check by Juventus Berardi recorded two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate), two interceptions, and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-3 defeat versus Juventus.
Impact Berardi had just one noteworthy chance on a counter early in the second half, but Wojciech Szczesny parried away his attempt despite a deflection. He has left early because he was cramping up in three straight fixtures. He had a brace and tallied 12 shots (five on target), two key passes, and 15 crosses (three accurate) in his last four showings. Sassuolo will face Monza away on Sunday.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with injury Berardi was subbed off due to injury in the 81st minute of Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Fiorentina. He generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) before exit...
Impact Berardi came off early for the second match running, taking at least two shots again. He will look to make a bigger impact against Juventus in Sassuolo's next game.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Simply fatigued Berardi bowed out early because of cramps, coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.
Impact Berardi couldn't finish the game, but he didn't suffer an injury, and his stamina was affected by the fact that he didn't train fully in the lead-up due to his previous illness. He shouldn't have problems ahead of Fiorentina's game on Saturday. He has logged four goals, one assist, 16 shots (eight on target), and two chances created in his last four appearances.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off against Milan Berardi took three shots (two on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), and created one scoring chance before asking to come out at the 70th minute of Saturday's clash with M...
Impact Berardi had a quiet showing for his standards in his return from an illness and quickly bowed out after indicating some discomfort to the bench midway through the second half. He'll be assessed in the coming days. Samu Castillejo substituted for him as usual.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting as expected Berardi (illness) is starting for Sassuolo during Saturday's clash with AC Milan.
Impact Berardi returns from an illness which forced him out of last week's match against Genoa. The attacker starts from the opening kickoff as the main threat for Sassuolo with nine goals and three assists across his 13 appearances in Serie A.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for Milan clash Berardi (illness) has returned to full training and will be available against Milan on Saturday, Sky Italy informed.
Impact Berardi was a late scratch for the previous match, but his bout with the flu didn't linger. He'll most likely resume starting on the right wing, but Samu Castillejo could move to other roles because of other absences. He has scored four goals, assisted twice, and added 19 shots (nine on target), and four chances created in his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Genoa game Berardi won't be available against Genoa on Friday due to the flu, Sky Italy informed.
Impact Berardi came down with an illness overnight and stayed at home to recuperate; Samu Castillejo is replacing him in the XI, while Cristian Volpato and Emil Ceide will be the alternatives on the flanks on the wings.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores brace versus Udinese Berardi scored two goals to go with five shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.
Impact Berardi returned from a one-match ban in Sassuolo's last game and put away two penalties for his side. He now has five G+A in his last three appearances and is in great form heading into Friday's contest against Genoa.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clears ban Berardi served a one-match in Monday's 1-2 loss to Udinese.
Impact Berardi was sorely missed, as usual, and will replace Samu Castillejo in the XI against Udinese. He has scored and assisted twice in the last four matches, adding 14 shots (six on target) and four chances created.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for Cagliari fixture Berardi provided an assist, had one chance created and two inaccurate crosses, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Cagliari.
Impact Berardi didn't have a remarkable showing but assisted Matheus Henrique with what appeared to be a scuffed shot. He'll have to sit one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Nedim Bajrami or Samu Castillejo will replace him versus Cagliari on Monday.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores brace against Empoli Berardi scored two goals to go with seven shots (four on target), four crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 4-3 win versus Empoli.
Impact Berardi bounced back big time after a few goalless performances in a row, converting a PK in the first half and winning it all at the buzzer with a volley that was deflected by an opponent. He led his team in attempts as per usual. He had last hit the net in early October. He's now up to seven goals and two assists in the season. He has notched 18 shots (eight on target), seven chances created, and 26 crosses (three accurate) in the last five games. Sassuolo will face Roma at home next Sunday.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Busy in Salernitana contest Berardi registered five shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate), two key passes, and four corners in Friday's 2-2 draw against Salernitana.
Impact Berardi wasn't involved in the two goals but had a productive scoring nonetheless, leading his team in attempts, along with Andrea Pinamonti, and in deliveries. He has unusually struck out in the past four contests, tallying one assist, 11 shots (four on target), and seven chances created. Sassuolo will face Empoli away after the break.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
notches assist in loss Berardi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-1 loss to Torino. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...
Impact Berardi notched his second assist of the season on Monday, finding Kristian Thorstvedt in the 18th minute to equalize the match. Berardi now has seven goal contributions on the season, being on pace to top his 19 from last campaign.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fairly productive against Bologna Berardi recorded two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate), three chances created, and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.
Impact Berardi didn't have an overly impressive showing and wasn't involved in the goal, but he still paced his team in deliveries and key passes. He has scored once in the last four games, adding 12 shots (five on target), ten chances created, and 15 crosses (two accurate). Sassuolo will visit Torino next Monday.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three shots in loss Berardi generated three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.
Impact Berardi wasn't involved in a Sassuolo goal for only the third time in seven appearances this season. He will look to bounce back against Bologna on Saturday.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
