The American goalkeeper Klinsmann has broken his neck.

The American goalkeeper Klinsmann has broken his neck.

20.04.2026 22:00

Cesena, a team in Italy's Serie B, goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann was taken to the hospital after suffering a neck injury due to a collision in the dying minutes of the match against Palermo. A fracture was detected in the experienced goalkeeper's cervical vertebra.

The American goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, who plays for Cesena, a team in Italy's Serie B, suffered a broken neck during the match.

HE BROKE HIS NECK DURING THE MATCH 

In the dying minutes of the match against Palermo on Saturday, 29-year-old Klinsmann collided with an opponent and was taken to the hospital. Tests conducted at the hospital revealed a fracture in his cervical vertebrae.

''IT WILL KEEP ME AWAY FROM THE FIELDS FOR A WHILE''

Klinsmann, who made a statement on his social media account, said, "I suffered a fracture in my spine during the match, and this will keep me away from the fields for a while. I want to thank the fans of Cesena and Palermo, my friends and family who have supported me over the past few days." Klinsmann, who has been called up to the U.S. National Team, has not yet played in an official match.

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