Sergino Dest is back in his regular starting role at PSV.
Dest recorded a strong ninety minutes on Saturday when Peter Bosz’s men defeated Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 at the Phillips Stadium. The U.S. men’s national team fullback earned SBI American Abroad Player of the Week honors for his positive performance in Eindhoven.
Dest completed 90% of his passes (57/63), won four duels, completed three dribbles and made seven defensive recoveries from his right-back position. The 24-year-old had recently burst back into the starting line-up before the international break and looks to have regained his place for the reigning champions.
The next step for PSV is a home match in the UEFA Champions League against Napoli on Tuesday, before a visit to leaders Feyenoord on October 26.
Here’s a closer look at this week’s best Americans Abroad performances:
Folarin Balogun
It was a positive return to Ligue 1 for Folarin Balogun.
Balogun scored his second goal of the season in Monaco’s 1–1 draw against Angers. Despite the visitors coughing up a late lead on the road, the USMNT forward scored his second goal in the last eight days for club and country.
Balogun will aim to feature in the starting line-up this week when Monaco host Tottenham in UEFA Champions League action.
Richie Ledezma
Richie Ledezma will become a key distributor for Liga MX club Chivas.
Ledezma registered his third league assist of the season on Saturday as Chivas defeated Mazatlan 2-0. The 25-year-old full-back has now made a goal contribution in three of his last four appearances as Chivas have won four games in a row.
With four games left in the Apertura season, Ledezma and Chivas will be looking for a place in the play-off rounds.
George Campbell
West Bromwich Albion manager Ryan Mason has continued to rely on George Campbell in his backline.
Campbell went the distance on Saturday as the Baggies defeated Preston North End 2-1 at home. The former MLS product won four matches, made two tackles and three turnovers from his right-back position.
Most importantly, West Brom have won two of their last three games and sit fifth in the EFL Championship table.
Jonathan Tomkinson
It looks set to be a smooth transition for American defender Jonathan Tomkinson at League Two side Cheltenham Town.
Tomkinson played the full 90 minutes as Steve Cotterill’s side beat Newport County 2-0. The 23-year-old won nine matches, completed five tackles and made five interceptions as Cheltenham Town recorded their second clean sheet of the month.
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