PSV striker Alassane Plea out of 2025 season with cartilage damage

PSV striker Alassane Plea will miss the rest of the calendar year after sustaining a serious knee injury in the away game at FC Twente.

The 32-year-old Plea went down injured after a duel with Robin Propper, who came from behind the Frenchman to tackle the ball. The PSV striker immediately grabbed his knee and was forced to be subbed off.

On Monday, PSV announced that Plea suffered cartilage damage in his right knee. The injury will keep the Frenchman sidelined for the rest of 2025 and likely part of 2026.

"This is a very unfortunate outcome, especially for Alassane and, of course, for PSV," Director of Football Earnest Stewart said in a club statement.

"We wish Alassane all the best and will support him as much as possible in his rehabilitation process."