Blow for USA as Sergino Dest Faces ACL Surgery, Ruled Out of Copa América

The United States national team has been dealt a significant setback as defender Sergino Dest will miss the upcoming Copa América tournament due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Dest, who is currently on loan at PSV Eindhoven from Barcelona, confirmed that he will undergo surgery to address the injury, sidelining him for the foreseeable future.

The injury occurred during training with PSV Eindhoven late last month, forcing Dest to confront the reality of a lengthy rehabilitation process. Despite the setback, the 23-year-old remains determined to return to peak performance and expressed gratitude for the support he has received from fans.

In a social media post, Dest stated, “Unfortunately I’ve torn my ACL, I will have an operation soon and will try to come back as soon as possible to my top level. It will be a difficult time for me. I know these times only make me stronger so I will come back to make you all proud.”

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Dest’s absence will be keenly felt by the United States team, especially considering his integral role in their 2022 World Cup campaign. The versatile defender started in all of the USA’s matches during the tournament and made significant contributions, including an assist against Iran in the group stage.

With the Copa América set to kick off on June 20th and spanning across 14 cities in the United States, Dest’s injury serves as a blow to the team’s preparations and aspirations for the tournament. The USMNT will now need to regroup and adjust their plans in light of his absence, while also offering support to Dest as he embarks on his road to recovery.