USMNT and PSV Striker Ricardo Pepi Faces 1-3 Month Layoff After Knee Injury

The injury, sustained during a Champions League match, comes as PSV rejects a $26M transfer bid from West Ham United.

Ricardo Pepi injured his knee in PSV's 3-2 Champions League victory over Liverpool, forcing him to leave the match in the 76th minute.
Initial tests suggest Pepi did not sustain an ACL tear, but he is expected to miss 1-3 months pending further evaluation.
Pepi has been in excellent form this season, scoring 18 goals in 25 games for PSV and 13 goals in 33 appearances for the USMNT.
PSV rejected West Ham United's $26 million loan-to-buy transfer bid for Pepi earlier this week, though another bid may be forthcoming before the transfer window closes.
Pepi's absence poses challenges for both PSV and the USMNT, as he may miss the Concacaf Nations League semifinals in March, with other key USMNT forwards also sidelined.