Soccer: Italy forward Berardi ruptures Achilles tendon

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - Italy forward Domenico Berardi is set to miss Euro 2024 after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his right leg during Sassuolo's 1-0 defeat at Serie A-relegation-battle-rivals Hellas Verona on Sunday.
    The 29-year-old had only just come back from an month and a half on the sidelines due to injury.
    The Achilles injury is a big setback for the Azzurri and for Sassuolo, who are fighting to avoid the drop down to the second tier.
    Sunday's defeat leaves Sassuolo second bottom in Serie A with 20 points from 27 games. (ANSA).