Sassuolo lose Berardi until January 2026 with new injury worry

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Dec 1, 2025 11:27 AM ET

Sassuolo have announced that captain Domenico Berardi will be out until 2026 after he was diagnosed with a medium level lesion of the flexor.

The veteran forward sustained the latest injury during Friday’s 2-0 Serie A defeat to Como, limping off after 51 minutes.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 03: Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Genoa CFC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on November 03, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Tests were performed and the diagnosis came back of a medium level lesion of the flexor in the right leg.

He has already started the rehabilitation process and his condition will be evaluated daily, but it is extremely unlikely he’ll be back in action before 2026.

Berardi a major loss for Sassuolo

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – APRIL 21: Inter linked Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and US Lecce at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on April 21, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy.(Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Berardi is an icon for Sassuolo and has already contributed four goals with three assists in 11 Serie A appearances so far this season.

This is his third injury lay-off of the campaign after a knee issue and a knock to the head.

The 31-year-old has spent his entire career in the Sassuolo jersey, as although he was co-owned by Juventus for a spell from 2013 to 2015, he never actually played a competitive game for the Bianconeri.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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