Substitute Striker Scored and Added an Assist Against Napoli
Ricardo Pepi delivered an impressive cameo performance in PSV Eindhoven's commanding 6-2 Champions League victory over Napoli on Wednesday. The American striker, who entered the match in the 84th minute with his team already ahead 4-2, wasted no time making an impact. Just two minutes after coming on, Pepi found the net to make it 5-2, slotting home from the back post. His contribution didn't end there—he turned provider in the 89th minute, setting up Couhaib Driouech for PSV's sixth goal in what became a historic night for the Dutch club.
The performance was particularly meaningful for Pepi, who is continuing his recovery from a season-ending knee injury suffered in January. His return has caught the attention of Premier League side Fulham, who reportedly showed interest in signing the 22-year-old last summer, with bids reaching €30 million against PSV's €50 million asking price. According to reports, Fulham remain likely to revisit their interest in the future.
PSV now shifts focus to a crucial Eredivisie showdown with league leaders Feyenoord on Sunday. Coach Peter Bosz, while pleased with the Napoli result, quickly redirected attention to the weekend's top-of-the-table clash, telling his players they could celebrate but needed to prepare for their toughest domestic test.
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