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U.S. men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi appeared to suffer a serious arm injury while scoring a goal for PSV on Saturday.
Pepi landed awkwardly on his left arm after scoring from close range against Excelsior.
The 23-year-old had to be subbed off immediately, with replays and images showing what looked like a broken bone.
Pepi has been on fire for PSV of late, with Saturday marking his fifth consecutive league match with a goal.
But the Texan may now be facing a lengthy spell on the sideline depending on the severity of his injury.
The injury took place in the 23rd minute of the Eredivisie contest in Eindhoven. Pepi got on the end of a low cross from Guus Til, but had to stretch his right leg behind him to finish the chance.
The USMNT forward stumbled back and landed with all his weight on his arm, causing an ugly-looking injury.
Reports from the Netherlands stated that Pepi was taken directly to the hospital.
Pepi's arm injury came a year after he suffered a meniscus issue that cut his 2024-25 season short. The American netted 17 goals in just a half-season before he was forced to sit out until the fall.
This season, Pepi started slow after regaining full fitness, but has been coming on of late. The striker has 11 goals in 22 games after Saturday's strike against Excelsior.
Pepi's form has led to a reported $35 million bid from Fulham, which PSV sporting director Earnie Stewart said his club rejected because it wasn't high enough.
With the USMNT, Pepi's knee injury limited him to just one appearance in 2025. A healthy Pepi would be a near-lock to make the World Cup roster and in a battle with Folarin Balogun to start.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ricardo Pepi injury: USMNT striker hurt in PSV vs. Excelsior
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Pepi landed awkwardly on his left arm after scoring from close range against Excelsior.
The 23-year-old had to be subbed off immediately, with replays and images showing what looked like a broken bone.
Pepi has been on fire for PSV of late, with Saturday marking his fifth consecutive league match with a goal.
But the Texan may now be facing a lengthy spell on the sideline depending on the severity of his injury.
The injury took place in the 23rd minute of the Eredivisie contest in Eindhoven. Pepi got on the end of a low cross from Guus Til, but had to stretch his right leg behind him to finish the chance.
The USMNT forward stumbled back and landed with all his weight on his arm, causing an ugly-looking injury.
Reports from the Netherlands stated that Pepi was taken directly to the hospital.
Pepi's arm injury came a year after he suffered a meniscus issue that cut his 2024-25 season short. The American netted 17 goals in just a half-season before he was forced to sit out until the fall.
This season, Pepi started slow after regaining full fitness, but has been coming on of late. The striker has 11 goals in 22 games after Saturday's strike against Excelsior.
Pepi's form has led to a reported $35 million bid from Fulham, which PSV sporting director Earnie Stewart said his club rejected because it wasn't high enough.
With the USMNT, Pepi's knee injury limited him to just one appearance in 2025. A healthy Pepi would be a near-lock to make the World Cup roster and in a battle with Folarin Balogun to start.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ricardo Pepi injury: USMNT striker hurt in PSV vs. Excelsior
Continue reading...
