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'Hopefully, I'll still make a comeback this season' - USMNT, PSV midfielder Malik Tillman facing extended spell out after undergoing ankle surgery

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<p>U.S. international and PSV star Malik Tillman will be out for an extended spell after requiring surgery on an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-midfielder-malik-tillman-sustains-ankle-injury-with-psv-boss-peter-bosz-saying-he-could-be-sidelined-for-a-long-time/blta46e70ef6144686d" target="_blank">ankle issue sustained in the Dutch Cup in mid January</a>. The USMNT midfielder, who leads the Champions League with 21 chances created, saw a specialist in Qatar in late January before opting to undergo the procedure.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The midfielder is in the midst of arguably his best season as a pro. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/video-malik-tillman-hits-psv-win-over-feyenoord/blt013027b7e6f783a7" target="_blank">He has contributed 11 goals and four assists in 26 games in all competitions</a> for the reigning Eredivisie champions. Although he would not commit to a return date, Tillman acknowledged that he was planning to return this season.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wishing you a speedy recovery, Malik 🫶</p>— PSV (@PSV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSV/status/1886758110909620491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Tillman described the injury in an interview: "I immediately knew it was wrong. I thought I had to continue. I thought I could finish the match, but the following days it got worse and worse."</p>

WHAT TILLMAN SAID

<p>Neither the club nor Tillman have offered a specific timeline as to when he might return. But his participation in the USMNT's CONCACAF Nations League semifinal on March 20 would seem to be unlikely.  </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR TILLMAN?

'Hopefully, I'll still make a comeback this season' - USMNT, PSV midfielder Malik Tillman facing extended spell out after undergoing ankle surgery | Goal.com

Malik Tillman, who is in the midst of a career year at Dutch champions PSV, will be out for the coming months 

&apos;Hopefully, I&apos;ll still make a comeback this season&apos; - USMNT, PSV midfielder Malik Tillman facing extended spell out after undergoing ankle surgery

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