Devastating Injury Blow for Jerdy Schouten: PSV Key Player Misses World Cup Due to Torn ACL

The 29 year old Schouten injured his knee during the second half of PSV's thrilling 4 3 victory, collapsing immediately and clutching it in pain. As PSV's captain, he was carried off the field on a stretcher.

Medical examinations on Sunday verified that Schouten has endured a serious tear to his anterior cruciate ligament, which will necessitate surgical intervention, according to the club.

“The moment it occurred, I sensed right away that an issue had arisen,” Schouten commented via the club's official site.

“You cling to some hope that the damage is not severe, yet sadly, it proved otherwise. This is a major setback at present, though I plan to recover swiftly. Exciting prospects lie ahead for PSV, and I intend to contribute fully to them.”

This setback will keep Schouten out for the rest of the 2025/26 campaign and the forthcoming FIFA World Cup across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. He has been a vital presence in the Netherlands team and featured in all matches during the 2024 Euros held in Germany.