USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi could be sidelined for two months after injuring his knee on Wednesday in PSV's 3-2 Champions League win over Liverpool.

Untied States forward Ricardo Pepi has sustained a knee injury that could keep him sidelined for as long as three months, a source briefed on the situation confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday. Pepi started for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch club’s 3-2 victory over a weakened Liverpool side on the final matchday of the Champions League’s initial stage on Wednesday,

Arne Slot's return to the Netherlands might have ended in defeat. But Liverpool still finished top of the 36-team league phase of the Champions League and will face one of Paris St-Germain, Benfica, Monaco and Brest in the last 16 in March.

Amara Nallo will certainly remember his senior debut for Liverpool — even if it lasted only four minutes. In their final match of the Champions League's revamped first stage, Liverpool was in a comfortable position,

Attempt blocked. Couhaib Driouech (PSV Eindhoven) left footed shot from more than 40 yards on the left wing is blocked. Assisted by Isaac Babadi. Foul by Adamo Nagalo (PSV Eindhoven). Federico Chiesa (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.