USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi could be sidelined for two months after injuring his knee on Wednesday in PSV's 3-2 Champions League win over Liverpool.

Untied States forward Ricardo Pepi has sustained a knee injury that could keep him sidelined for as long as three months, a source briefed on the situation confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday. Pepi started for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch club’s 3-2 victory over a weakened Liverpool side on the final matchday of the Champions League’s initial stage on Wednesday,

Arne Slot spoke to the media after Liverpool lost 3-2 to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday night

Slot praised PSV counterpart Peter Bosz: "PSV fans are really, really happy he is here. He doesn't only bring results, it is a joy to watch - always positive, always eventful. We are mainly judged on results, but I hope there comes a time that managers are also judged on playing style."

Liverpool will give some star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk a rest for the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.