US EditionUS International Ricardo Pepi Out 2 Months with Broken Arm but Should Recover in Time for World Cup
Ricardo Pepi will miss around two months after breaking his forearm scoring for PSV, impacting his availability for key USMNT matches before the World Cup.
- On Jan 10, 2026 United States striker Ricardo Pepi suffered a broken forearm while scoring PSV Eindhoven's second goal in their 5-1 win over Excelsior, and PSV said he will undergo surgery and be sidelined for about two months.
- During the match Pepi collided with the post and landed awkwardly after poking home the chance from a low cross by Guus Til, requiring help to leave and an immediate substitution.
- Ricardo Pepi had 11 goals and two assists in 22 appearances for PSV Eindhoven, added three Champions League goals in 149 minutes, and scored in five straight league matches, prompting a reported $35 million Fulham bid PSV rejected.
- PSV warned the injury puts Ricardo Pepi's status for the March internationals—Belgium on March 28 and Portugal three days later—in the air, complicating his bid to start against Paraguay on June 12.
- Ricardo Pepi now faces renewed competition from Folarin Balogun and others, while recurring injuries and past setbacks could further hamper his World Cup prospects under Mauricio Pochettino.
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US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — United States international Ricardo Pepi was to be operated on after breaking his right arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven and is expected to be out for two months. The recovery timeline should give Pepi enough time to regain his form and secure a place on the U.S. team for a home World Cup . The 23-year-old Pepi was injured when he tumbled after scoring during the first half of a 5-1 win over Excelsior in the Dut…
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US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup
United States international Ricardo Pepi was to be operated on after breaking his right arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven and is expected to be out for two months. The recovery timeline should give Pepi enough time to regain…
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