DOMENICO BERARDI NEWS

Likely for Atalanta game Berardi (thigh) returned to full training Friday and should be back in Sunday's match versus Fiorentina, coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Berardi is on track to be back after missing one game due to a thigh ailment. The coach suggested he has yet to decide whether he would start or come off the bench, therefore Gregoire Defrel might get another opportunity. Berardi has notched four goals, two assists, 16 shots and 20 chances in the last five matches.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Berardi (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's match versus Lazio.

Impact Berardi suffered a minor thigh injury while playing with Italy during the break and will sit out at least one game. Gregoire Defrel is the leading candidate to replace him. However, the coach could also change his change and insert a midfielder or advance fullback Grigoris Kyriakopoulos, as he had done in the past. The usage of Gianluca Scamacca and Giacomo Raspadori will go up sans Berardi.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh injury Berardi returned early from international duties because of a thigh issue and practiced on the side Tuesday, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Berardi will try to get healthy in time to feature in Saturday's road game versus Lazio. The early indication is that the problem is minor, but the turnaround is rather short. Gregoire Defrel or Emil Ceide would fill in if he was not ready in time.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini to stay as Italy coach despite World Cup failure

Roberto Mancini says he will stay on as Italy coach despite the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup again

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Berardi reaches 100 Serie A goals as Sassuolo beats Spezia

Domenico Berardi scored twice and achieved his 100th goal in Serie A as Sassuolo beat Spezia 4-1 to keep alive its chances of securing a Europa League spot

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs

Mario Balotelli has been left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffs

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace on Friday Berardi scored twice while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice inaccurately, creating three chances and making four interceptions during Friday's 4-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Berardi opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 17th minute before adding a second goal in the 48th minute. The goals upped the attacker's season total to 14 on the year, while he led Sassuolo in shots, chances created and interceptions in the win.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances at Salernitana Berardi registered one off-target shot, five chances created, three crosses (one accurate), one tackle (won), one interception and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Salernita...

Impact Berardi led his side in chances created, but it wasn't enough to earn the road win -- as they were down one man for most of second half. The midfielder also received his seventh yellow card of the season. That's something to keep in mind when they host Spezia on Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bags brace against Venezia Berardi took five shots (two on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate), created four chances and scored two penalty kicks in Sunday's 4-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Berardi produced another fantastic performance, pacing his side in most of the offensive stats and keeping his aplomb twice from the penalty spot. He had not hit the net in five matches, but he had provided three assists in such stretch. He has tallied 21 shots, 16 chances and 16 crosses in the last five games. Sassuolo will face Salernitana away Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Saturday Berardi registered one assist, four shots (two on target) and two crosses (two accurate) against Fiorentina on Saturday.

Impact In his last five outings, Berardi has registered three assists, 16 shots (six on target), 13 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners. Despite his recent goal slump, he hasn't scored since Jan. 9 against Empoli, the attacking midfielder should continue to offer top-end fantasy value moving forward.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Inter Berardi took three off-target shots, created three scoring chances, won two of two tackles and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Berardi slipped it to Giacomo Raspadori on a secondary counter to set up the first goal of the game and co-paced his team in chances. He has become the quickest player in the top five leagues to register ten goals and ten assists this season. He has not hit the net in the last four matches, but he has provided two helpers, taken 12 shots, created nine chances and sent in 11 crosses. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in draw Berardi had three shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (both won), suffered four fouls and was shown a yellow card duri...

Impact Berardi was a menace from the right flank, being involved in several dangerous plays both creating for his teammates and finishing himself. The winger couldn't appear on the scoresheet this time but is enjoying another amazing campaign for Sassuolo, with 10 goals and nine assists over 22 starts. Up next for him is Sunday's visit to Inter.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirt

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eligible to face Torino Berardi completed his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-4 loss to Verona.

Impact Berardi had to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. He will reprise his mammoth role in Sunday's away game versus Torino. He has tallied, three goals, three assists, 19 shots and 18 chances in the last five matches.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines again versus Empoli Berardi took five shots (three on target), created seven chances, scored a penalty kick and provided two assists in Sunday's 5-1 win over Empoli, but he will miss one game due to y...

Impact Berardi had another glorious display as he paced his team in shots and chances, kept his aplomb from the penalty spot and assisted both Giacomo Raspadori and Gianluca Scamacca with slick passes. He will have to sit out Sunday's home game versus Verona, where Sassuolo will be hoping to have back either Filip Djuricic or Matheus Henrique. Otherwise, Filip Djuric would probably fill in for him.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

Jose Mourinho was left gesticulating in apparent disapproval after two grievous errors from his Roma players handed AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores once against Genoa Berardi had one goal with seven shots (three on goals), four crosses, two interceptions and created five chances in the 1-1 tie against Genoa on Thursday.

Impact Berardi played his best match of the season, smashing his previous most shot attempts in a game with seven. The entire squad was aggressive offensively, with a total of 28 shots against Genoa, but only Berardi was able to find the back of the net. This was wing's ninth goal of the season, but with 60 attempts, his efficiency is based on his large volume.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots Berardi took three shots (one on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created two chances during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Berardi was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Sassuolo were shutout on Wednesday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created on the team in the loss.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One shot against Fiorentina Berardi had one shot in a 2-2 stalemate against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Berardi had a disappointing day for the visitors. The 27-year-old had one shot that was not on target. Other than that, Berardi provided a solitary key pass.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Berardi scored a goal, made an assist, had three shots (one on target), created three chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 w...

Impact Berardi was instrumental for Sassuolo to get this come-from-behind win, scoring his side's first goal and assisting the second in a six-minute span during the second half. The forward is enjoying another great season, with eight goals and six assists over 15 starts so far. He'll try to keep adding to his tally during Sunday's visit to Fiorentina.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter gives sign of intent with 4-0 win to go top of Serie A

Inter Milan has given an emphatic sign of intent as the defending Serie A champion moved to the top of Serie A with a crushing 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened Cagliari

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist against Spezia Berardi provided an assist in a 2-2 stalemate against Spezia on Sunday.

Impact Berardi had a decent outing for the visiting team. The 27-year-old provided an assist for the side's second goal in the match. Other than that, Berardi had four shots but only one was on target.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli draws at Sassuolo, Milan beats Genoa to close gap

Junior Messias continued his scoring form by netting twice for AC Milan to help the Rossoneri get back on track in the league with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Genoa

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues blazing form Berardi provided one assist on two chances created during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact Berardi has been one of the most in form players in the world lately and he is showing no signs of slowing down. The forward now has five goal contributions in his last four games. Next up is a favorable Sunday trip to Spezia.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli pays tribute to Maradona, takes outright Serie A lead

Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli beat Lazio 4-0 to take the outright lead of Serie A on the night it paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS