Leeds United fans have been left devastated after learning that Gaetano Berardi has torn his ACL.
In what should have been a celebratory game against Derby County at the weekend, Berardi was left needing crutches.
It has now come to light that the Leeds defender has picked up a serious injury, which could keep him out for months.
With Berardi’s contract due to expire in a matter of weeks, there are now serious doubts over his future.
But Leeds fans want the aggressive 31-year-old to be handed new terms to keep him at the club, and they are gutted to learn of his injury issue.
Whether Leeds will keep Berardi around for their first season back in the Premier League now remains to be seen.
Berardi has proven to be a valuable squad player this term, due to his ability to cover right across the backline.
However, with the Swiss international due to be sidelined for so long, Leeds may opt not to extend his contract – even despite the key role he has played in helping them move up the leagues.
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