Eredivisie aspect PSV will search a memorable UEFA Champions League win on Wednesday evening and Ricardo Pepi is predicted to play a beginning position within the match.
Pepi will begin in opposition to Liverpool in each golf equipment’ league section finale, PSV boss supervisor Peter Bosz confirmed Monday in his prematch press convention. The U.S. males’s nationwide staff ahead has primarily served as a bench choice this season, however will get a beginning nod as PSV seeks a knockout spherical berth.
“Ricardo Pepi is within the beginning lineup tomorrow, Bosz advised reporters.
The 22-year-old has scored 16 targets in 27 appearances this season throughout all competitions. Pepi most lately scored in PSV’s 3-2 league victory over NAC Breda final Saturday and has one UCL purpose beneath his belt this season.
He’s ranked second within the Eredivisie Golden Boot race regardless of solely beginning 5 league matches.
Luuk De Jong has earned the majority of the begins on the No. 9 place for PSV, however Pepi is worked up for the chance to start out in opposition to the UCL league section leaders.
“In fact it’s a beautiful recreation to play, however no matter my position, I’ll at all times be there,” Pepi mentioned in a press convention. “I’m prepared for the alternatives I get and it’s as much as me to seize them.”
PSV sits nineteenth within the UCL standings with 11 factors earned by means of seven matches.