"He landed on the ground after a full sprint and grabbed his hamstring. That's usually not good news," PSV coach Peter Bosz said. The fullback was substituted in the 57th minute, leaving the field with the assistance of two medical staff, unable to put weight on his left leg."
"The U.S. hosts Belgium on March 28 and Portugal on April 1 in warmup matches for the World Cup, which it is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada in June and July. Dest, 25, has two goals in 37 international appearances and started all four U.S. matches at the 2022 World Cup."
"If Dest is unable to play at the World Cup, versatile Juventus player Tim Weah -- who is on loan at Marseille -- could take his place. Alex Freeman and Joe Scally are also potential options."
Sergio Dest sustained a left hamstring injury during PSV Eindhoven's 2-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie. The U.S. defender grabbed his hamstring after tumbling in the penalty area while chasing an opponent in the second half and was substituted in the 57th minute. PSV coach Peter Bosz indicated the injury appeared serious. Dest's availability for the U.S. national team's World Cup warmup friendlies against Belgium on March 28 and Portugal on April 1 is now uncertain. The 25-year-old fullback started all four U.S. matches at the 2022 World Cup. Fellow American Ricardo Pepi scored PSV's winning goal in the 86th minute, his 10th league goal this season.
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