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U.S. Soccer Player Fractures Spine, Jeopardizing World Cup Squad Spot
TL;DR
U.S. soccer player Jonathan Klinsmann has fractured his spine during a Serie B match, ending his season and putting his World Cup spot at risk. He confirmed an indefinite recovery period via social media.
Key points
- Jonathan Klinsmann fractured his spine during a Serie B match.
- He will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
- His injury jeopardizes his spot in the U.S. World Cup squad.
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Cesena goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after fracturing his spine during Saturday's Serie B match against Palermo, jeopardising his potential inclusion in the U.S. World Cup squad.
The 29-year-old American, son of former Germany international and World Cup winner Juergen Klinsmann, confirmed in a social media post that he faces an indefinite recovery period.
"Unfortunately my season came to an end on Saturday. During the match I suffered a fracture to my spine which will sideline me for a while," he said in a post on Instagram on Monday.
Klinsmann had emerged as a potential U.S. squad member following a reliable campaign in Italy.
Cesena sit eighth in the Italian second tier with 44 points after Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Palermo.
While Klinsmann earned several call-ups to the national team for recent friendlies, he remains uncapped after failing to see game time during those windows.
Born in Germany but raised in California, Klinsmann rose through the U.S. youth ranks toward the end of his father’s five-year tenure as head coach for the national team from 2011 to 2016.
The U.S. are to open their World Cup campaign at home to Paraguay on June 12, before facing Australia and Turkey in Group D.
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Q&A
What injury did Jonathan Klinsmann sustain during the match?
Jonathan Klinsmann sustained a fracture to his spine during a Serie B match against Palermo.
How long will Jonathan Klinsmann be sidelined due to his injury?
Jonathan Klinsmann faces an indefinite recovery period following his spinal fracture.
What impact does Jonathan Klinsmann's injury have on the U.S. World Cup squad?
His injury jeopardizes his potential inclusion in the U.S. World Cup squad due to the end of his season.
