Bosz welcomes Pepi’s PSV stay during international break
The United States striker will continue building his fitness in Eindhoven after recently returning from injury, while Ivan Perisic remains a doubt for the trip to SC Cambuur.
Peter Bosz believes Ricardo Pepi remaining with PSV during the international break is the right decision as the striker works towards full match fitness. The United States international recently returned from injury and made his comeback for the Eindhoven side last weekend.
Pepi could have been selected for the United States’ Nations League match against Haiti. However, national-team coach Mauricio Pochettino decided the forward would be better served continuing his recovery at PSV. Bosz supported that call, telling NU.nl: “I think this is best for both parties.”
Although Pepi is no longer injured and has resumed training with PSV, Bosz said he is not yet completely ready for matches. The coach argued that immediately joining a national-team camp would therefore be unwise, particularly if the player were expected to take on an important role.
Ivan Perisic is PSV’s only fitness doubt for Sunday’s Eredivisie visit to SC Cambuur after suffering a head wound against Club Brugge in the Champions League. Bosz nevertheless expects the Croatia international to be available. The coach also said he enjoyed reviewing the European performance despite PSV’s 2-1 defeat, praising his team’s pressing while regretting that their chances did not produce another goal. Sunday’s league match is scheduled to begin at 16:45 local time.
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