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·10 April 2026

😢 That looked nasty! Will this Kiel star miss his home World Cup?

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The second half of the match between Holstein Kiel and Fortuna Düsseldorf is currently underway. One Kiel player, however, is no longer involved, as John Tolkin had to come off injured after just seven minutes. 

He injured his knee, needed treatment, and then limped dejectedly toward the tunnel. 

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What makes it especially bitter: the 23-year-old is part of the extended squad of the U.S. national team and has every reason to hope for a spot in the squad for the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. For him, it would be a World Cup on home soil. 

At the moment, of course, it is still unclear how serious the injury is. All you can do is keep your fingers crossed and hope that his knee will be fully healthy again very soon!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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