MOT Super Fans discuss possible return of Gaetano Berardi for Leeds v West Ham
This is part of a regular series from our panel of Leeds United Super Fans. Each week, our Super Fans will deliver their verdicts on the biggest talking points and news stories around Elland Road and Thorp Arch.
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Leeds United defender Gaetano Berardi has enjoyed a rollercoaster year at Elland Road since promotion to the Premier League.
In the Championship title-winning game at Derby County, the Whites hero was ruled out for a year and had to undergo surgery on his ACL.
That didn’t stop the club from handing him another one-year deal, and he has returned ahead of schedule this week in West Yorkshire.
Berardi has been back in training for a fortnight and has continued his rehabilitation this week with the under-23s and Mark Jackson.
After starting against Crystal Palace on Monday, the no-nonsense defender completed 45 minutes once again today at Wolves.
Marcelo Bielsa demands a certain level of fitness from his players at the best of times, and that could make it longer to return from injury.
With West Ham coming up on Monday evening in the Premier League, could two 45 minutes be enough for him to be included in the squad?
We asked our esteemed panel of MOT Super Fans on Facebook and Twitter whether they would involve Berardi at the London Stadium.
There were some varying responses, but the majority have backed the Swiss enforcer to stay out of the squad and build his fitness even further.
Here’s what they said…
Debbie (@DebbieH25261744)
James (@JamesTilford1)
Simon (@simamuofficial)
Luke (@LukeParsonsss)
Jordy (@JordyP1993)
Tom (@twardman7)
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