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Goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann breaks neck playing for second-tier Italian side Cesena
- Goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann is recovering from a broken neck sustained on Saturday during a Cesena match after colliding with a Palermo player and being stretchered off in a neck brace.
- Initial tests confirmed a fracture to the first cervical vertebra and a cut to the back of the head, the club coached by Ashley Cole, former Arsenal, Chelsea, and England defender, reported.
- Born in Munich, Klinsmann joined Cesena in the Emilia-Romagna region two years ago and has made over 50 appearances for the Italian side after previously playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
- Klinsmann confirmed via Instagram that his season is over, thanking Cesena and Palermo fans "for the warm wishes" and acknowledging support from friends and family.
- Further medical evaluation is scheduled, with Cesena confirming the goalkeeper is set for additional tests with a specialist neurosurgeon to determine next recovery steps.
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