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Tom Hindle

PSV block USMNT duo Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman from joining 2024 Olympic Roster

The USMNT will have to go without two key players at the Olympics, with Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman staying at PSV for preseason training

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  • Eredivisie club preventing Pepi, Tillman from playing
  • Duo expected to be key players for Marko Mitrovic
  • Full roster set to be announced later this week

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The USMNT's Olympic roster is already looking thin, with reigning Dutch league champions PSV electing to keep Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman around for preseason, manager Peter Bosz announced on Tuesday. The duo have been sent on holiday prior to the club's preseason training camp - which starts on July.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The loss would seem to be a big blow for Miytrovic as he pieces together his U23 Olympic roster. Neither player was named to the provisional roster - announced May 29 - due to their participation in Copa America.

  • WHAT PETER BOSZ SAID

    The PSV manager outlined his call to block the duo from playing in the tournament: "We do not have to give permission for this and I will not do that. The combination with the Olympic Games is too much."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR THE PEPI AND TILLMAN?

    The duo will enjoy a break before returning to PSV duty in two weeks. The USMNT, meanwhile, will not have to address holes up front and in midfield ahead of the tournament - which kicks off in late July.

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