Leeds cull: 13 senior players fighting for their jobs as behind-the-scenes plans made

Gaetano Berardi

Versatile full-back Berardi was handed a three-year deal, which was trumpeted by the official Leeds website on 8 August last year. It raised eyebrows at the time, given that he turns 30 this coming August, although the Swiss has been a nailed-on starter for the majority of this campaign. Berardi is a warrior, whose commitment and selflessness is beyond question. But, by his own admission, he is not a top-notch operator and his limitations have been made plain in recent months.

Here is the third of the 13 players fighting for his future: