United States defender Sergino Dest has torn his anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the rest of the season and the upcoming Copa America.
Dest, who is on loan at PSV Eindhoven from Barcelona, sustained the injury in training with the Dutch club in April.
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He could be out for up to nine months, meaning he may not play again in 2024.
The 23-year-old, who has been capped 33 times by the US, said on X: “I want to let you know about my injury.
“Unfortunately, I have torn my ACL. I will have an operation soon and try to come back as soon as possible to my top level.
“It will be a difficult time for me but I know these times only make me stronger so I will come back to make you all proud.”
It is a major blow for the US, who open their Copa campaign on June 23 against Bolivia.
I was pretty suprised
When I heard about the news
I never thought that this would happen to me!
It’s a difficult time
But i’ll face it
Come back stronger
And make y’all proud again
Thanks for all the messages and support! ❤️#beastmode pic.twitter.com/ek0ZHACwmz— Sergiño Dest (@sergino_dest) May 1, 2024
