Overview
- Klinsmann, who plays in Italy’s Serie B, was injured late Saturday in a collision at Palermo and left the field in a neck brace.
- Cesena said scans detected a fracture of the first cervical vertebra and a laceration to the back of his head.
- He remained under observation overnight in a Palermo hospital and will have additional tests and a specialist neurosurgical consultation.
- Posting on Instagram, he confirmed his season has ended, and Reuters reported he has been ruled out for Cesena’s remaining matches.
- The setback likely removes him from World Cup consideration for the United States and forces Cesena’s playoff push to proceed without their regular starter.