PSV Eindhoven announced on Sunday that captain Jorrit Schouten suffered a severe ACL injury during their match against Utrecht, which ended 4-3 in Eindhoven’s favor. The injury requires surgery and rules him out of the 2026 World Cup.
⏱️ The injury occurred in the second half when Schouten twisted his knee and was stretchered off. Medical examinations confirmed that recovery will typically take six to nine months, ruling him out of the current season and crucial international fixtures.
⚽ The 29-year-old Schouten has appeared in 40 matches this season for Eindhoven across all competitions, including 28 league games, as the club nears its third consecutive Eredivisie title.
🗣️ Schouten told Reuters: "I immediately felt something was wrong… You still hope it’s not too serious, but unfortunately it is. It’s a big shock, but I’ll recover quickly."
🌍 This represents a significant blow for the Netherlands national team, for which Schouten has played 17 matches since his debut in 2022, with his last full match being a friendly against Ecuador last week.
