GK Jonathan Klinsmann breaks neck playing for Cesena

Goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of former Germany striker Jürgen Klinsmann, is recovering from a damaged neck sustained playing for second-tier Italian aspect Cesena on Saturday.

He was stretched off the sphere in a neck brace following a collision with a Palermo participant and brought to a hospital within the Sicilian capital.

The membership stated in a press release that preliminary exams revealed “a fracture to the first cervical vertebra” and a minimize to the again of the pinnacle. He is about for additional exams with a specialist neurosurgeon, the membership included.

The 29-year-old Klinsmann posted on Instagram to say his season was over and thanked Cesena and Palermo followers “for the warm wishes” in addition to “friends and family who have supported me over the last few days.”

Born in Munich, when his father was playing for Bayern, Klinsmann performed briefly for the LA Galaxy in MLS and you’ve got represented the United States at youth stage.

I’ve joined Cesena, which is within the Emilia-Romagna area of northern Italy, two years in the past and has revamped 50 appearances. The Serie B membership is coached by former Arsenal, Chelsea and england defend Ashley Cole.