USMNT's Sergiño Dest Has Torn ACL, Will Miss Copa America

Patrick Andres | May 1, 2024

Apr 19, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; USA defender Sergino Dest (2) against Mexico. / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

With less than two months to go before the start of its Copa America campaign, the United States has been dealt a substantial blow on the injury front.

American fullback Sergiño Dest has torn his ACL, he told fans in a video shared Wednesday morning. Dest has spent the 2024 season with PSV in the Netherlands, on loan from Barcelona.

"I tore my ACL," said Dest. "Hearing it was very painful. I will be out for a long period of time. Soon I will be operated (on) and then I will work on my recovery. It will be tough for me."

Dest has played well in Eindhoven, helping PSV gain a nine-point advantage on second-place Feyenoord in the Eredivisie with three games to play. The club is seeking its first league title since 2018.

A message from Sergiño to you 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/9wqbPG48mW

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The United States is scheduled to open Copa America play on June 23 against Bolivia in Arlington, Texas.