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USMNT's Sergino Dest makes first start since return from injury, helps PSV to dominant win over RKC Waalwijk

<p>U.S. international right back Sergino Dest took another substantial step forward as he started and played 62 minutes in PSV's 3-0 rout over RKC Waalwijk on Saturday.</p><p>Luuk de Jong and Ivan Perisic led the way for <em>Rood-witten, </em>with both forwards having a goal and an assist for PSV. Noa Lang added a goal. The win sees PSV sit five points behind Ajax, who have a game in hand at the top of the table.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Dest was impressive with four completed dribbles, two interceptions, a tackle, and 89.2 percent passing. While he didn’t play the full 90 minutes, it was likely precautionary as he continues working his way back from a significant ACL injury that sidelined him for nearly a year. This was Dest's first start since April 13, 2024, a week before he tore his ACL in PSV's following match.</p><p>Dest's return could have implications for both the U.S. and PSV. Richy Ledezma, PSV's regular starter at right back for most of the season, was left out of the 18-player squad and wasn’t listed on the injury report. Ledezma, a one-cap U.S. international, is reportedly considering a one-time switch t<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/richy-ledezma-still-in-consideration-for-usmnt-after-being-left-out-of-mauricio-pochettino-s-latest-squad-amid-mexico-switch-speculation/blt61771af99974f418" target="_self">o represent Mexico. </a></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Before his injury, Dest was prolific at right back for PSV, with six assists and two goals in 25 appearances in the 2023-24 season.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>With the international break, Dest and PSV are off until March 30. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PSV?

USMNT's Sergino Dest makes first start since return from injury, helps PSV to dominant win over RKC Waalwijk | Goal.com

The American right back continues to trend in the right direction after recovering from an ACL injury