Part of the problem for Pepi is that he suffered a broken arm in PSV’s clash with Excelsior on January 10. He has been forced to undergo an operation and is expected to be ruled out for two months – which could lead to potential suitors turning their attention elsewhere.
PSV boss Peter Bosz has said when delivering an update on Pepi: “Ricardo has had surgery and fortunately that went well. He now has to take it easy before he can start his rehabilitation.
“It’s incredibly galling for himself, but also for us as a team. I would have liked to have had him in, because he is a great striker who scores goals. Every team wants to have a player like that. At the same time, I am sure he will come back stronger from this. Unfortunately, this is also part of football. He has actually rarely been injured, but this season he has been unlucky with his knee and now with his forearm.”
Pepi will be hoping to fire on all cylinders again before the summer, allowing him to make a first World Cup squad – having been left out in 2022. A positive end to the domestic season, before catching the eye internationally, should help to keep the likes of Fulham keen.
