Report: Liverpool showing interest in Sassuolo winger Domenico Berardi

[TLW]

Domenico Berardi is the latest player to be linked to Liverpool in the transfer window according to press reports in Italy.

 

The left-footed winger has come off a fine season for Sassuolo who finished eighth in Serie A last season, scoring 17 goals in the league along with contributing seven assists.

 

Berardi has also scored five goals for Italy during the last calendar year and has been a key player in their two impressive wins during Euro 2020.

 

 

Gazzetta dello Sport (via The Express) have linked the 26 year-old to the Reds on the assumption that Mo Salah’s long term future with the club may be in doubt. 

 

The Egyptian has two more years to run on his current contract but there has been little progression on a new deal, and he has occasionally spoken about in La Liga to finish his career.

 

Sassuolo would naturally love to hold on to their man and the Italian press speculate with the financial crunch hitting clubs in Serie A very hard, that none of their rivals would be able to afford the £43 million transfer fee.

 

While no offer from a opposition club has been put on the table, once the Euros have concluded clubs in England are expected to be at the top of the list with Leicester and Tottenham possible suitors along with the Reds.

 

The Scouting report on Berardi says that  he is a playmaking winger whose main attributes revolve around the use of his excellent left foot when beating opponents one-on-one, creating chances for teammates and finishing off moves with left-footed shots. 

 

 

‘The Italian’s trademark cut from the right wing into the inside channel onto his left foot is considered the basis of his style of play. In a 4-2-3-1 system played by Sassuolo.

 

“As a winger, Berardi is practically a complete package in terms of his player profile and attacking output. The Italian’s playmaking abilities, however, stand out among a whole list of his qualities at a high level. One of the most creative wide forwards in the league, Berardi averages 4.78 shot-creating and 0.62 goal-creating actions per 90 minutes – both well above the Serie A average.’

 

‘The Italian shows tremendous quality in progressive passes (avg. 6.32 per 90 min) and passes into the penalty area (avg. 3.58 per 90 min), as well as solid numbers in key passes (avg. 2.08 per 90 min) and through balls (avg. 0.22 per 90 min).

 

‘All in all, Berardi is a truly unique talent considering his nationality and playing profile. The Sassuolo winger bears resemblance to players like Riyad Mahrez or Hakim Ziyech – left footers with slender physique who like to cut inside from the right and shoot on goal or link up with other forward player.'

 

In a interesting quote from Berardi back in 2019, he identified Liverpool as a club of great interest to him.

 

“And if I hear that it is the right proposal, to be taken on the fly, this time I will say to Sassuolo: 'I'll take it'. Being able to choose, I would play in Liverpool.

 

“Changing remains difficult for me, but it no longer frightens me, I would do it.”

 

Berardi is just another name to put to monitor over the next few months.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest]

2 hours ago, TLW said:

The Scouting report on Berardi says that  he is a playmaking winger whose main attributes revolve around the use of his excellent left foot when beating opponents one-on-one, creating chances for teammates and finishing off moves with left-footed shots. 

Magnificent scouting report. Thorough attention to detail.

[Bobby Hundreds]

27 in August he is practically on his death bed.

[sir roger]

Is he the teeny tiny one ?

[VladimirIlyich]

No more Italians please. We are like oil and water. Let alone that even Klopp couldn't get a tune from Ciro Immobile at Dortmund. Next.

[Stouffer]

Sa, Sa, Sassuolo.

[Josef Svejk]

50 minutes ago, sir roger said:

Is he the teeny tiny one ?

No. That's Insigne. Who we were also linked with years ago...

[VladimirIlyich]

2 hours ago, Josef Svejk said:

No. That's Insigne. Who we were also linked with years ago...

He needs to be linked just so he looks full sized.

[Jairzinho]

Klopp clearly reads the forum. 

[Bjornebye]

30 minutes ago, Jairzinho said:

Klopp clearly reads the forum. 

If you're reading this then sign Chiesa. 

 

Thanks. 

[Guest]

The headline I read added 'as a potential replacement for Mo Salah'. 

[m0e]

52 minutes ago, Shooter in the Motor said:

The headline I read added 'as a potential replacement for Mo Salah'. 

Hahahahahahahaha 

 

Brilliant 

[Pureblood]

15 hours ago, Stouffer said:

Sa, Sa, Sassuolo.

Great, great song.  A personal favourite.