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USMNT star Sergino Dest breaks silence on 'very difficult' ACL blow after being ruled out of Copa America as he outlines recovery plan amid PSV transfer uncertainty

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Dest has spoken out about his injury situation in a new post on social media. The USMNT full-back has confirmed he has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament that will require surgery and keep him sidelined for the long-term.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">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! 🙏🏽❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beastmode?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beastmode</a> <a href="https://t.co/ek0ZHACwmz">pic.twitter.com/ek0ZHACwmz</a>— Sergiño Dest (@sergino_dest) <a href="https://twitter.com/sergino_dest/status/1785656681180823916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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He said: "Hey fans. Sergino here. I wanted to let you guys know about my injury. Unfortunately I have torn my ACL. Hearing it was very painful. I will be out for a long period of time. I will have an operation soon and will 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 will only make me stronger. So, I will come back to make you all proud. See you all soon."

WHAT DEST SAID

Dest's injury means he will definitely miss the Copa America with the USMNT in the summer, leaving Gregg Berhalter <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/sergino-dest-usmnt-gregg-berhalter-copa-america-injury/blt01978c7bb317d712" target="_blank">with a difficult decision on how to replace the PSV star</a>. The injury will also complicate Dest's long-term future. The defender had been enjoying a good season on loan from Barcelona at PSV and had been expected to complete a permanent transfer to the Dutch side. However, it remains to be seen <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-difficult-issue-facing-psv-sergino-dest-injury-blow-usmnt-star-transfer-from-barcelona-in-doubt/blt537f128062df6726#cs371c7e221f7c3d52" target="_blank">now if the club will still be willing to splash out on a player</a> who may not be fit to play until 2025.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Dest will now undergo surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process before returning to action. It remains to be seen where he will be playing his club football when he is finally ready to make his comeback after injury.

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USMNT star Sergino Dest breaks silence on 'very difficult' ACL blow after being ruled out of Copa America as he outlines recovery plan amid PSV transfer uncertainty | Goal.com Singapore

USMNT and PSV star Sergino Dest has confirmed he has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and will now undergo surgery.

USMNT star Sergino Dest breaks silence on &apos;very difficult&apos; ACL blow after being ruled out of Copa America as he outlines recovery plan amid PSV transfer uncertainty

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