"Klinsmann was stretchered off the field in a neck brace following a collision with a Palermo player and taken to a hospital in the Sicilian capital."
"The club said in a statement that initial tests revealed 'a fracture to the first cervical vertebra' and a cut to the back of the head."
"He is set for further tests with a specialist neurosurgeon, the club added."
"Klinsmann posted on Instagram to say his season was over and thanked Cesena and Palermo fans 'for the warm wishes' as well as 'friends and family who have supported me over the last few days.'"
Jonathan Klinsmann, a goalkeeper for Cesena, suffered a broken neck during a match against Palermo. He was taken to a hospital after a collision and diagnosed with a fracture to the first cervical vertebra and a head injury. Klinsmann announced on Instagram that his season is over and expressed gratitude to fans and supporters. He has played over 50 matches for Cesena since joining the club two years ago and has represented the United States at youth level.
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