The resumption of training in Germany's Bundesliga proved to be bad news for United States men's national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who injured a knee not long after getting back on the field.
Steffen, who plays for Fortuna Dusseldorf, was training in a small group, as was permitted, when he came away with an "inner ligament injury," according to the team. The 25-year-old is expected to miss four to six weeks of action.
Keine guten Nachrichten: Adam Bodzek und Zack Steffen haben sich im Training verletzt. Bodzek zog sich einen Muskelfaserriss im Oberschenkel zu, Steffen eine Innenbandverletzung im Knie.
— Fortuna Düsseldorf (@f95) April 27, 2020
CBS Sports cited an anonymous source saying, "It's a simple MCL (injury). No surgery almost for sure."
Germany's top league is expected to be one of the first sports leagues in the world to resume play as the globe deals with the coronavirus pandemic. The Bundesliga is optimistic that it can restart May 9 after it was shut down March 13.
Steffen, a Philadelphia-area native, played three seasons in MLS with the Columbus Crew and is in his first season in Germany. He has gone 4-10-3 in his 17 starts this season with Fortuna Dusseldorf, but has not played since December because of knee tendon injury. The new injury reportedly is not connected to the previous one.
Steffen, who has made 17 appearances with the USMNT since 2018, is on loan at his German club from Manchester City.
