Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi have been selected to represent the United States in the Copa América. The duo from PSV Eindhoven made it into Gregg Berhalter’s final squad, but there was disappointing news for the older Tillman.
Timothy Tillman, who is over three years older, was part of the squad for the friendly matches against Colombia (5-1 loss) and Brazil (1-1 draw), but did not see any playing time. Berghalter had to drop one more player from the initial 27 called up to finalize the 26-man squad for the tournament, and unfortunately, the choice fell on Tillman’s brother.
In addition to Pepi and Tillman, the selected group of players also includes two names with Eredivisie experience: Haji Wright (VVV-Venlo) and Luca de la Torre (Heracles Almelo). Sergiño Dest was unavailable for selection due to a knee injury.
The United States has been placed in a favorable group for the Copa América, which will be held in the United States. Uruguay poses a significant challenge in Group C, but finishing in the top two in a group that also includes Panama and Bolivia is definitely within reach.
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This selection for the Copa América is a significant achievement for Tillman and Pepi, and they will have the opportunity to showcase their skills on an international stage. The tournament will provide them with valuable experience and exposure, which could benefit their careers in the long run.
As they prepare to represent their country, Tillman and Pepi must now focus on giving their best performances and making a positive impact on the team. The competition will be tough, but with determination and hard work, they can contribute to the United States’ success in the Copa América.