PSV player looks back on a stalled transfer: “In the end, I went back to PSV.”
1 min readIt took not much for Ricardo Pepi to have left for Fulham FC during the winter break. In the end, the transfer didn’t go through, meaning Pepi therefore finished the season with PSV.
Now the forward is preparing for the World Cup, which is being held in part in his country. Team USA will play in Group D against Paraguay, Australia and Turkey.
The PSV player had a mixed season this time around due to a lot of injuries, but despite that, the forward nonetheless showed his class from time to time. Pepi also hopes to take that into account for the upcoming World Cup.
This tells the American international in an interview with CBS Golazo. ''Goals in the Champions League help a lot with my confidence. I have scored at the highest level in the world. That gives you the confidence to score at the World Cup. I really have a lot of confidence in myself'', says Pepi.
The striker also hopes that Team USA will go far at the World Cup. ''We know there is a lot of pressure, but we are ready for it. As a kid, we wanted to play a World Cup in America. There is no better chance than this'', said the PSV player.
Pepsi also looks back on his stalled transfer to English club Fulham FC. ''It was enormously difficult. It was so close. I still remember that the transfer window was almost closed and the transfer was almost finalized. It was stressful. When it ultimately didn't go through, I thought: We did all of this and it still isn't going to happen. In the end, I went back to PSV and everything went fine there,'' concludes the American.
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lol watching rivals act calm while PSV are cooking is always funny. But seriously, if we give away set pieces again, it will haunt us. Defending has to be sharper or this is just hype 💀
"PSV Inside" really nailed it about the buildup tempo. When we keep it on the ground and rotate quickly, the opponent midfield gets pinned. Lets gooo 🚀
The line about the winger tracking back is spot on. With that discipline, we can overload the half-spaces instead of just crossing hope all game. Still, i want to see more direct runs in behind. ⚽
"We need pace in the half spaces" is facts. 👀 If Saibari and Tillman are brave enough to take those pockets early, we punish the counterpress fast. This is the banger plan, dont overthink it.
Why does it always feel like we start sharp and then slow down... 😅 The article's point about the wing play being the key is true, but we need quicker decisions in the final third. Otherwise it becomes lots of possession, but not enough chances.
Tbh i hope the article is right about the tactics, because our last matches showed the wide areas can get crowded fast. If the fullbacks dont step up at the right moment, it turns into chaos 🔥
"PSV Inside" better be about bravery and not just vibes. If the coach doesnt tweak the pressing triggers, we will see the same problems in every tougher matchup. 🔥
Im not buying the hype around the fullback positioning if they keep leaving the winger 1v1. Also, the article saying they were "clinical"... we need to see that in the build-up too, not only the finish. 🤬
Willem II? Feels like PSV will need more control in possession than in the highlights. Tbh i want a clearer plan for how they break the press, otherwise the game becomes messy fast. 💯
If PSV keep pressing like that in midfield, the chance creation will look way cleaner. But man, do we still get exposed on the break? 👀
Witsel again in that deeper role, and honestly it makes sense. He screens lanes so far better than guys who chase shadows, and it lets our build-up stay clean. If we keep the midfield compact, opponents wont run through us like last month.
If PSV let another team walk through the middle again, im gonna lose it. Xavi Simons looked like the only one creating real danger though, thats something. 👀⚽