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Signs of the old Sergino Dest! USMNT fullback makes strong impression on PSV debut but Ricardo Pepi & Malik Tillman don't make it off the bench against Rangers

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  • Dest shines on debut
  • Tillman and Pepi remain on bench
  • PSV earn 2-2 draw at Ibrox

Dest's club career has been a rollercoaster since he initially departed Ajax for Barcelona and the U.S. men's national team star now returns to the Eredivisie in rebuilding mode. A disastrous loan spell with AC Milan last year did little for his confidence, and the hope was that a move back to the Netherlands with Dutch giants PSV could help him get back on track.

It's very early days, but Tuesday's performance in the 2-2 draw with Rangers showed plenty of positive signs. Dest was dangerous throughout as he started on the left, offering the attacking presence that has often made him such a weapon for the USMNT.

With the draw, PSV will now head back to the Netherlands confident in this Champions League play-off tie as the two sides look to book their place in the Champions League's group stages after this back-and-forth first leg.