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PSV’s Ricardo Pepi Undergoes Surgery for Broken Forearm, Out About Two Months

The two-month timeline likely rules him out of March USMNT friendlies, with World Cup availability still expected.

Overview

  • Pepi fractured his forearm after scoring in the first half of PSV’s 5-1 win over Excelsior and was substituted immediately.
  • PSV confirmed successful surgery and an estimated absence of roughly eight weeks.
  • The setback interrupts a strong run, with Pepi on a multi-game Eredivisie scoring streak and 11 goals this season across competitions.
  • Coach Peter Bosz called the injury deeply disappointing, noting Pepi had just regained momentum after last season’s knee issue.
  • The recovery window likely keeps Pepi out of late-March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, though reports indicate he should be available for the 2026 World Cup.