Dutch side PSV hasn’t backed down to many in the UEFA Champions League this season and Wednesday’s league phase finale vs. No. 1-ranked Liverpool will be another strong test.
Ricardo Pepi will be seeking a start in Peter Bosz’s lineup as the Eredivisie leaders host the Premier League leaders at the Phillips Stadion. Pepi recently scored his 11th league goal on Saturday as PSV picked up three points at home. The U.S. men’s national team striker has remained a super substitute option but ranks second in the Eredivisie Golden Boot race.
With PSV still fighting to move as high as possible in the race for a UCL playoff spot, Pepi could get the nod over Luuk De Jong. He already has one UCL goal under his belt this winter and could add to that total this week against one of Europe’s top defenses.
Elsewhere in Europe, Weston McKennie and Juventus host Benfica. Gio Reyna and Borussia Dortmund face Shakhtar Donetsk. Cameron Carter-Vickers will not dress for Celtic due to a slight injury.
In England, Emily Fox and Arsenal host Bristol City in FA Cup play.
In Mexico, Alex Zendejas, Cade Cowell, and Frankie Amaya continue Liga MX action.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad
Europe
UEFA Champions League
Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Juventus host Benfica on Wednesday.
Ricardo Pepi, Richie Ledezma and PSV host Liverpool on Wednesday.
Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and AC Milan visit Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.
Auston Trusty and Celtic visit Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Gio Reyna, Cole Campbell and Borussia Dortmund host Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
Folarin Balogun is OUT (Injury) for AS Monaco.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is OUT (Injury) for Celtic.
Malik Tillman is OUT (Injury) for PSV.
UEFA Europa League
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon host Ludogorets Razgrad on Thursday.
Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt visit AS Roma on Thursday.
Jonathan Gomez and PAOK Salonika visit Real Sociedad on Thursday.
England
League One
Donovan Pines and Barnsley visit Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday.
FA Cup
Emily Fox and Arsenal host Bristol City on Wednesday.
Mexico
Liga MX
Alex Zendejas and Club America host Atletico San Luis on Tuesday.
Cade Cowell and Chivas visit Club Leon on Tuesday.
Frankie Amaya and Toluca visit Pumas on Wednesday.