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Klinsmann, Cesena and USMNT goalkeeper, suffers broken neck
TL;DR
Jonathan Klinsmann, goalkeeper for Cesena and the USMNT, suffered a broken neck during a match against Palermo. He was taken to a hospital in Sicily for tests and observation following a collision with an opposing player.
Key points
- Jonathan Klinsmann plays for Cesena and the USMNT
- He suffered a spinal fracture during a match
- The injury occurred due to a collision with Filippo Ranocchia
- Klinsmann was taken to a hospital in Sicily
- He was kept overnight for observation
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Klinsmann, Cesena and USMNT goalkeeper, suffers broken neck
Serie B side Cesena announced that USMNT goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann suffered a spinal fracture in his neck during the game against Palermo.
The incident happened during an accidental collision with Palermo player Filippo Ranocchia over the weekend, so he was stretchered off in a neck brace and taken to a local hospital in Sicily for tests.
A statement from Cesena confirmed Klinsmann had suffered a cut to the head and neck trauma, so was kept in overnight for observation.
Klinsmann diagnosed with broken neck
BERLIN, GERMANY – AUGUST 19: Jonathan Klinsmann of Hertha BSC Berlin ahead of the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and VfB Stuttgart at Olympiastadion on August 19, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Tests were able to later show that the 29-year-old had fractured the first vertebra in his neck, so he will undergo specialist consultation with a neurosurgeon.
The son of former Inter and Germany player Jurgen Klinsmann posted on Instagram to reassure fans and thank both Cesena and Palermo supporters for their “warm wishes.”
Q&A
What happened to Jonathan Klinsmann during the match against Palermo?
Jonathan Klinsmann suffered a spinal fracture in his neck due to an accidental collision with a Palermo player.
What injuries did Klinsmann sustain in the incident?
Klinsmann sustained a broken neck, a cut to the head, and neck trauma.
How is Jonathan Klinsmann's condition after the injury?
He was kept overnight in the hospital for observation following the injury.