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Will miss extended time Berardi has been diagnosed with a medium-grade strain of the right flexor muscle, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Berardi will be re-evaluated in two weeks but could miss up to a month and a half, as the injury is substantial. Cristian Volpato, Nicholas Pierini and Alieu Fadera will fill in for him on the right flank in the next several matches.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off against Como Berardi registered one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner before exiting Friday's loss to Como at the 51st minute due to a right thigh injury, Goal repor...

Impact Berardi put up small numbers offensively in the first half and subbed off shortly after the interval after pulling up during a sprint, clutching the back of his thigh. He's headed for tests. Cristian Volpato replaced him off the bench in this one and would take over the position if Berardi had to miss time.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Picks Atalanta apart Berardi scored two goals and assisted once from two shots (two on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Berardi was involved in every goal of the game, hitting the net with a PK and on a one-on-one at the end of a fast break, and also teeing up Andrea Pinamonti with a slick pass in the box. He improved to four goals and three assists in the season. He has had at least a cross in every fixture and has launched multiple ones in his last five displays, totaling 13 (four accurate) and logging seven shots (four on target), 10 key passes and six corners over that span.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back on scoresheet Berardi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-1 defeat versus Genoa.

Impact Berardi's latest goal marks his first since Aug. 29. While the forward's goal drought suggests he has been struggling overall, he has actually fared decently, with four G/A across his last seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

New coach leads Genoa to first win of the season in Serie A

Genoa has finally won a Serie A game

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Berardi (head) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Genoa.

Impact Beradri was expected to return Monday, and that has come to fruition, with the attacker not just an option but also starting. He has started in all eight games he has been an option for this season and should remain in this role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back versus Genoa Berardi (head) has resumed training and is expected to return in Monday's game against Genoa, Goal reported.

Impact Berardi was spotted at the practice facility after a few days of rest and could reclaim his usual starting job over Cristian Volpato if his conditioning didn't dip during his short absence. He has provided two assists in his last five appearnaces, adding seven shtos (three on target), eight chances created and 10 crosses (three accurate).

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Cagliari game Berardi "won't be available Thursday because he has been prescribed to rest for a few days," coach Fabio Grosso announced.

Impact Berardi will be a late call for Monday's game versus Genoa as well because of the situation. Cristian Volpato, Nicholas Pierini or Alieu Fadera will fill in for him on the right wing.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major consequences Berardi underwent a series of tests following a head trauma, but they came back clean, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Berardi escaped without serious effects, but he might still need to rest in Thursday's game versus Cagliari, given the short turnaround. He'll be assessed in the next couple of days to determine his status.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Roma Berardi recorded three crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Roma before leaving due to a head injury in the 60th minute, La Gazzetta dello Sport i...

Impact Berardi had a so-so display but padded his stats through a few accurate set pieces. He had to leave the game after slamming his head on the pitch after running into an opponent. He'll go through the concussion protocol and is at risk of missing Thursday's away game versus Cagliari. Cristian Volpato and Nicholas Pierini are the alternative options in the role.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots versus Lecce Berardi (knee) had two shots (one on target), one chance created, three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Berardi looked fine in his return from a minor injury, playing the whole game and serving as a significant offensive hub. He set a new season high in crosses and has launched at least one in every fixture, adding 10 shots (five on target), five key passes and four corners, scoring once and assisting twice.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting squad Berardi (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Lecce.

Impact Berardi has shaken off his recent knee soreness and is back in the starting XI for Sassuolo's clash with Lecce. He has scored once and assisted twice so far, taking a shot and launching at least one cross in every game, totaling eight (four on target) and seven (one accurate), respectively. The winger has also added four key passes and three corners this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off injury Berardi (knee) returned to full training Wednesday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Berardi sat out the past Serie A game but didn't need much time to overcome some knee soreness and, if he avoids setbacks and is able to practice consistently during the break, he'll be back in the XI against Lecce on October 18, replacing Cristian Volpato. He has scored once and assisted twice so far, taking a shot and launching at least one cross in every game, totaling eight (four on target) and seven (one accurate), respectively, and adding four key passes and three corners.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee ailment Berardi was a late scratch for Friday's fixture against Verona due to a minor knee problem, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Berardi experienced some discomfort on game day, and the staff opted to play it safe. "He has a little issue; we hope it's not serious. We decided not to take any chances," coach Fabio Grosso relayed. He might take more tests during the break. Cristian Volpato took his place in the XI while Nicholas Pierini came off the early relatively early in relief.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Verona Berardi is not in the squad to face Verona on Friday.

Impact Berardi is not only out of the starting lineup, but he misses out on the bench as well. It's unclear what kind of issue he's dealing with, but his next chance to return will come against Lecce on Oct. 18 after the international break.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Udinese match Berardi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Udinese.

Impact Berardi led his team in key passes and picked up his second consecutive helper by finding Armand Lauriente with a long ball ahead of the first goal. He has taken at least one shot and launched one or more crosses in every game, accumulating eight (four on target) and seven (one accurate) respectively, with one goal, four chances created and three corners.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on lone goal Berardi assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Berardi didn't do much outside of his assist, mustering just one cross and one corner. He'll need to be better in that department for Sassuolo to beat Udinese's defense on Sunday. Udinese have only given up five goals in four Serie A matches.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Inter bounces back from consecutive losses in Serie A with 2-1 win over Sassuolo

Inter Milan has bounced back from consecutive losses in Serie A with a 2-1 win over Sassuolo

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Converts PK versus Cremonese Berardi scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-2 loss versus Cremonese.

Impact Berardi wasn't too active but leveled the game from the spot midway through the second half, bagging his first goal of the season. He has notched three shots (two on target), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in two games, while he has uncharacteristically yet to create a scoring chance given his playmaking prowess.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan finally wins and Cremonese stays perfect in Serie A

Former Chelsea players Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic scored the goals that gave AC Milan its first win in Serie A

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Silent in Napoli calsh Berardi drew two fouls and registered one shot (zero on goal), three tackles (all won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Berardi didn't get much going as Sassuolo were overwhelmed by the reigning champions for the most part. He totaled six goals and 14 assists in the second division last year after returning from a major injury and will continue to have a prominent role this season as well.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Italy forward Domenico Berardi to miss Euro 2024 with ruptured Achilles tendon

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, 2024 • 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 Championship

MARCH 3, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Italy forward Domenico Berardi to miss Euro 2024 with ruptured Achilles tendon

Key Italy forward Domenico Berardi injured playing for Sassuolo; could miss Euro 2024