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Goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann Suffers Season-Ending Injury

4/20/2026

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Jonathan Klinsmann, goalkeeper for Cesena, sustained a fracture of the first cervical vertebra and a cut to the head after colliding with a Palermo player, and was taken to hospital.
Medical evaluations confirmed fracture and head injury.
Klinsmann posted that he will miss the season and is unlikely to play in World Cup, thanking fans and medical staff.
He has played 50 matches for Cesena since joining two years ago.

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Jonathan Klinsmann, goalkeeper for Cesena, sustained a fracture of the first cervical vertebra and a cut to the head after colliding with a Palermo player, and was taken to hospital.
Medical evaluations confirmed fracture and head injury.
Klinsmann posted that he will miss the season and is unlikely to play in World Cup, thanking fans and medical staff.
He has played 50 matches for Cesena since joining two years ago.