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USMNT's Pepi suffers broken arm while scoring for PSV
Summary
PSV forward Pepi broke an arm while scoring in a 5-1 Eredivisie win and was taken to hospital, with the club saying he will undergo surgery on Sunday.
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Pepi, 23, suffered a broken arm while scoring PSV's second goal in a 5-1 Eredivisie win over Excelsior. He landed awkwardly, stayed down on the field, was helped to the sideline and was later taken to hospital. PSV confirmed the injury and announced he will undergo surgery on Sunday, a development that comes about five months before the U.S. opens its World Cup campaign.
Known details:
- Pepi was injured while scoring midway through the first half of PSV's 5-1 win over Excelsior.
- After the incident he was assisted off and transported to hospital, where PSV confirmed the injury.
- PSV said he will have surgery on Sunday, and the timing is about five months before the U.S. begins its World Cup campaign.
Summary:
The injury is a setback for Pepi and for U.S. preparations ahead of the World Cup, and surgery is scheduled for Sunday. Availability for the national team's planned late-March friendlies and the tournament roster remain undetermined at this time.
