USMNT's Sergiño Dest comes off with apparent hamstring injury in PSV win

March 8, 2026

TL;DR

Sergiño Dest suffered an apparent hamstring injury during PSV Eindhoven's 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar.
The injury occurred in the second half, and Dest was substituted in the 57th minute, unable to bear weight on his left leg.
Dest's injury raises concerns about his availability for the USMNT's upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, and potentially the World Cup.
Dest posted on Instagram that he will be out "for a little while" but that it is "NOT the end of the season!"
If Dest is unable to play, Tim Weah, Alex Freeman, and Joe Scally are potential replacements at right-back or right-wingback.
Ricardo Pepi scored the winning goal for PSV in the 86th minute.

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