Sergino Dest returns to PSV, ends 11-month injury layoff

Sergiño Dest made his long-awaited return to competitive football for PSV Eindhoven after an 11-month absence due to a torn ACL injury. The 24-year-old defender came on as a substitute in the 67th minute during PSV's 2-1 victory over Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, marking his first match since April 2024. Dest's return is seen as a crucial boost for PSV, especially after their recent struggles, including a heavy defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League. Although he has not played since Mauricio Pochettino's appointment as USMNT coach, his performance at PSV will be closely watched ahead of the Concacaf Nations League finals. PSV currently sits second in the Dutch league, eight points behind Ajax. Dest, who has 33 caps for the national team, previously played with Barcelona before his loan to PSV became a permanent contract last summer.