The Sassuolo striker, Domenico Berardi, victim of an injury during the match against Bologna, will undergo surgery tomorrow morning, performed by Prof. Stefano Zaffagnini at the Casa di Cura Toniolo in Bologna. The news was released by Sassuolo through a medical bulletin published on their official website, which states that “The instrumental tests revealed a complete lesion of the Achilles tendon in the right leg” of the Calabrian striker.
Sassuolo's sporting director, Giovanni Carnevali, commented on Berardi's injury on 'La Politica nel Pallone' on “Rai GrParlamento”, calling it “worse news than the result” and stressing the hard blow for the player who had just made his return to the field, adding that he will miss the European Championships. Carnevali expressed confidence in Berardi's mental strength, suggesting that he will return stronger than before. He also stressed that the team must not focus on his absence and that all players must give their all.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) showed its support for Domenico Berardi through a post on Instagram, publishing a photo of the striker wearing the national team jersey and the phrase “Come back soon”. The FIGC thus expresses its closeness to the Sassuolo striker in a difficult moment, wishing him a speedy recovery and a return to the field as soon as possible.
Article published on March 4, 2024 - 15pm