Why USMNT’s Sergino Dest will be so hard for Gregg Berhalter to

Less than two months before Copa America kicks off in the United States, Gregg Berhalter has been given a potential selection issue as right back for the United States men’s national team. Sergino Dest has picked up a knee injury with PSV that could put his participation in the tournament in doubt. While there isn’t a definitive timetable on how long the injury will sideline Dest, according to The Athletic, it could keep him out for nine months. That not only causes issues with Copa America, but also with PSV making Dest’s loan from Barcelona a permanent move, putting his future up in the air.

Not only is Dest the unquestioned starter at right back, but he’s also the primary backup for Antonee Robinson at left back. In 33 caps for the national team, the team has a record of 18-8-7 when Dest starts with three of those losses coming with him at left back. With the USMNT picking up four losses during Dest’s career during non-January Camp matches that he didn’t appear in, his importance to the side is quite clear. Dest’s passing abilities can help overload teams and as he has gotten more experience during his career, Dest has also become less of a defensive liability as well. 

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