PSV Eindhoven coach Peter Bosz on Friday confirmed that United States striker Ricardo Pepi will be out for "a very long time" due to an unspecified knee injury.

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's return to the Netherlands might have ended in defeat. But Liverpool still finished top of the 36-team league phase of the Champions League and will face one of Paris St-Germain, Benfica, Monaco and Brest in the last 16 in March.

Attempt blocked. Couhaib Driouech (PSV Eindhoven) left footed shot from more than 40 yards on the left wing is blocked. Assisted by Isaac Babadi. Foul by Adamo Nagalo (PSV Eindhoven). Federico Chiesa (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Liverpool travel to PSV Eindhoven tonight having already secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.The Reds have a perfect European record this season with seven wins from seven