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PSV Confirms Ricardo Pepi Forearm Fracture With Surgery Set, Two-Month Absence Expected

The in-form USMNT striker was hurt after scoring against Excelsior, leaving his March availability uncertain.

Overview

  • PSV said medical exams confirmed a forearm fracture and scheduled surgery for Sunday.
  • Pepi scored in the first half against Excelsior, then landed awkwardly on his left arm in the 23rd minute and was substituted.
  • The club projects roughly two months out, which could jeopardize his participation in USMNT friendlies against Portugal and Belgium in late March.
  • The 23-year-old had been on a five-game Eredivisie scoring streak and sits on 11 goals in 22 appearances across competitions this season.
  • Head coach Peter Bosz called the setback especially disappointing after a strong camp, noting Pepi also missed time last January with a knee injury.