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Armel Bella-Kotchap - Returns off bench Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) came off the bench against FC Emmen in a 3-0 win.

Impact Bella-Kotchap missed nearly four months with the shoulder injury but was able to play 30 minutes off the bench against Emmen earlier in the month. The defender should be back to full fitness for a tough Champions League tie against Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Picks up muscle injury Lang has been sidelined for the club's past couple of matches in League play due to a hamstring issue and is currently in question to return for their opening round of 16 match in...

Impact Lang is heading for another spell on the sidelines just after returning from one only a couple of weeks ago, having picked up a hamstring issue against Almere City on Jan. 27. This leaves the midfielder holding a big question mark over his head looking forward to their UCL contest, as the club still has not forecasted a return date and the player is yet to rejoin training. He will hope to be on the team sheet to face Dortmund, as he is one of their regular starters, getting the start in both of his previous UCL appearances this season before heading towards the injury report.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hirving Lozano - Returns in league play Lozano (leg) looks to have recovered from his injury, featuring in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Ajax

Impact Lozano seems to have put his injury concerns behind him, now being an option for the club's opening round of 16 match in the UCL against Dortmund on Feb. 20. This is a huge addition back into the squad for PSV, as when the winger is healthy, he is usually a regular starter within the team. He will now look to remain healthy moving forward, as when the Mexican is on the field, he is an explosive player who can provide a goal or an assist at any given time.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

PSV Eindhoven draws 1-1 at FC Utrecht to fall just short of Dutch top-tier Eredivisie record

PSV Eindhoven has drawn 1-1 with FC Utrecht to drop points in the Eredivisie for the first time this season

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergino Dest insists Barcelona return is 'too difficult' while Xavi is still in charge as USMNT full-back addresses possibility of permanent transfer to PSV | Goal.com US USMNT star Sergino Dest admits returning to Barcelona would be "too difficult" under Xavi, as he contemplates staying at PSV permanently.

JANUARY 17 • GOAL.COM

Hirving Lozano - Dealing with leg issue Lozano went down with a leg injury in late November, leaving the player out for the club's two previous matches in league play but he is back in training ahead of the Feb. 20 UCL c...

Impact Lozano has been inactive for the Dutch side for around two months now, having left the pitch against Sevilla on Nov. 29th due to a leg injury, and having yet to return since that instance. He still has plenty of time to recover before the club's next UCL match, and with the player just rejoining training, things seem to be heading in the right direction for the winger. He had started in the club's previous three UCL matches before encountering the leg issue, so it would not be surprising to see him end up in the starting XI if he is fully recovered for their match against Borussia Dortmund on Feb. 20.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jerdy Schouten - At full fitness again Schouten (undisclosed) has started in the club's past two matches in league play, recovering from an undisclosed injury.

Impact Schouten looks to have put his injury concerns behind him, having returned to play in the club's last two leage matches against Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar, starting in both of those contests. He should continue to carry that starting role as long as he stays healthy, as the midfielder started in PSV's first five matches in the UCL, only missing out on the last match due to his injury. When the time comes for them to play their round of 16 match against Borussia Dortmund on Feb. 20, expect the midfielder to line up in the starting XI as PSV look to make what would be a suprise run to the quarterfinals.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Appears as substitute in league play Lang (hamstring) registering 14 minutes of play in league play against Excelsior on Jan. 13.

Impact Lang looks to be ready to go for the club's next UCL contest against Borussia Dortmund on Feb. 20, having finally recovered from an ongoing hamstring injury that forced him to miss the final four group stage matches with his club. He only appeared as a substitute in his return to play, but he should be expected to be a starting option in further matches, as he started in PSV's first two UCL matches before encountering the hamstring issue.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

ASN: Sabbi on the rise, Dest terrific, Busio shines, and much more After a slow start to the weekend on Saturday for Americans in Europe, things picked up on Saturday with big efforts from Sergino Dest, Emma...

JANUARY 15 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

EuroWatch: Johan Bakayoko - PSV's must-watch winger The 20-year-old has a battery of abilities that have made him a Belgium international and drawn the interest of clubs all over Europe

JANUARY 15 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Champions League draw: USMNT stars set for showdown in Round of 16

The second-round pairings for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League are set following Monday’s round of 16 draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Champions League draw: USMNT stars set for showdown in Round of 16

Mauro Junior - Whips in three crosses Junior recorded one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Junior registered his first minutes in the UCL this season on Tuesday, starting and playing all 90 minutes. He was decent on both sides of the ball during the draw, notching one shot and three crosses in the attack to go along with two tackles, a couple of interceptions, and a pair of clearances in the defense. The Brazilian will most likely move back to the bench for the club's next match in the round of 16, making way for regular starters Sergino Dest and Jordan Teze on the defensive flanks.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Bakayoko - Registers five crosses Bakayoko recorded three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Bakayoko was once again the club's main provider of crosses into the box, whipping in five during Tuesday's draw. He has now registered 23 in the club's six group stage contests, also adding on goal on 18 shots and one assist on 15 chances created. The attacker has started in every UCL match so far and should continue in that role as they head into the round of 16.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Pepi - Records assist in draw Pepi assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Pepi had a pretty good match in his first-ever UCL start, assisting on Yorbe Vertessen's goal in the 50th minute to help push PSV through to the round of 16. Pepi earned his second goal contribution of the UCL campaign with his assist Tuesday, also scoring in the cub's last match against Sevilla. He has now appeared in all six group-stage matches, registering two chances created and five shots.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yorbe Vertessen - Nets equalizing goal Vertessen scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Vertessen bagged his first goal in the UCL Tuesday, equalizing the match and forcing the eventual draw after finding the net in the 50th minute off of a Ricardo Pepi assist. This was the Vertessen's first start in the UCL this season as well, only appearing as a substitute in four of their other group-stage contests. He will hope to carry this momentum into the round of 16 after PSV finished second in their group.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Benitez - Allows one against Arsenal Benitez registered two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Benitez wasn't at his best Tuesday, only being challenged three times, making two saves and allowing one goal. The goalie has only registered one clean sheet in the UCL this campaign, conceding 10 goals and making 12 saves. He will hope to improve on his performances as PSV awaits their round of 16 draw.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Bayern eliminates Manchester United, Real Madrid finishes 6-0

Bayern Munich eliminated Manchester United from the Champions League on Tuesday, while Real Madrid finished group play perfect and Napoli ad...

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Champions League: Bayern eliminates Manchester United, Real Madrid finishes 6-0

Hirving Lozano - Suspension served Lozano served his one-match ban during a one-all draw with Arsenal and is now eligible to return.

Impact Lozano will be available for the first round of the knockout stage after serving the one-match ban. The winger will be one of the first names on the team sheet in the knockout stage. Despite the strong performance of Yorbe Vertessen, who took over in Lozano's absence.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Out once again Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) is out for Tuesday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Bella-Kotchap is missing his fourth UCL match in a row, having yet to recover from a shoulder injury. This will leave the defender only having played in two group stage matches this UCL campaign, starting once, where he registered one shot, a clearance and three tackles in 76 minutes of play.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jerdy Schouten - Out due to injury Schouten missed a clash with Herenveen and is out for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal, PSV announced.

Impact Schouten was also out in league action but it's not entirely clear what issue is plaguing the midfielder. This is the final match of the Champions League group stage, but he could find more run in European competition in the Europa League potentially.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hirving Lozano - Suspended for last group stage game Lozano will not be an option against Arsenal on Tuesday, having picked up his third yellow card leading to a one-match ban.

Impact Lozano will hope PSV picks up at least one point in their final UCL group stage match so he has another opportunity to play in the competition after picking up a suspension due to yellow card accumulation. This will cause some change within the starting XI, with the Mexican being a starter for the club in their previous three UCL matches. Expect Noa Lang to take over the starting role with Lozano out.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Time for Gio Reyna to leave Dortmund? Ricardo Pepi vs. Flo Balogun? | SOTU

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

American Abroad Ricardo Pepi Scores Game Winner For PSV | Morning Footy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Johan Bakayoko - Seven crosses in win Bakayoko registered one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Bakayoko recorded a Champions League season-high seven crosses in Wednesday's comeback win over Sevilla. He added three chances created as well, bringing him up to 12 in five UCL matches. He has consistently produced in all five of his UCL matches this season, and figures to play a significant role in the sixth and final match Dec. 12 versus Arsenal.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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