Jeff Carlisle
PSV Eindhoven said on Friday the U.S. men’s national team forward Ricardo Pepi Season is likely to occur after a bent surgery in the United States after a knee injury suffered in the Champions League match against Liverpool in January.
Pepi was injured.
Pepi confirmed the surgery Through his Instagram account Earlier this week: “Everyone’s surgery is going well! Thank you so much for your warm message and keeping me thinking. Love you guys ❤️
Sources told ESPN last week that he would miss one to three months. But on Friday, a source with an injured person said surgery is needed to repair the torn meniscus and players may be eliminated within a few months, “giving or taking weeks.”
Eredivisie season ends on May 18.
PSV coach Peter Bosz said Friday On the team’s social media: “Let’s assume Ricardo Pepi will be out for the rest of the season.”
Sources of the U.S. men’s national team have not commented on how the loss will affect the team, which will be in the league’s national semi-finals against Panama on March 20 and last possible three days later.
The damage of PEPI is especially inappropriate. Last week, he signed a contract extension to keep him at Eredivisie Club until the summer of 2030.
El Paso, Texas native has performed well in 25 leagues and cups this season, although this is usually an alternative role in supporting the usual starter Luke De Zhong.
Pepi is also the subject of the $25 million transfer bid for Premier League West Ham United, although this was rejected by PSV.
Pepi also performed well at international level, scoring in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF National League against Jamaica.
Pepi’s injury puts U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino in the challenge of seeking a replacement before the National League. He has scored 13 goals in 33 games at USMNT and has been playing regularly until the 2026 World Cup.
Friday, PSV Technical Director Ernie Stewart Tell ESPN The team evaluated another striker.
“Peppi’s injury caused a situation that you have to respond to, but that’s not possible,” he said. “Introducing a new player into our agenda is on our agenda, but it’s not necessary. If we decide to do so, , this must be a perfect team. We are considering it.”
