2 weeks Ago By The Tennessean
Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman is in the hospital in stable condition after suffering an apparent head injury in Nashville's 2-1 loss at Charlotte FC on Saturday.In the 71st minute, Zimmerman dove headfirst to clear a cross headed towards Charlotte forward Kerwin Vargas, who was attempting a volley. Vargas' leg collided with Zimmerman's head, knocking him to the turf.
Zimmerman was put in a neck brace and left the field on a stretcher after a six-minute delay, with Jeisson Palacios replacing him. Nashville coach B.J.
Callaghan said Zimmerman was responsive after being taken to the hospital."Everything is being handled by the medical professionals," Callaghan said. "We'll let that process take place.
He's under good care."Callaghan said he was unaware if Zimmerman ever lost consciousness after being kicked by Vargas.US OPEN CUP: Nashville SC to host U.
S. Open Cup round of 32 match at Geodis Park on May 6Zimmerman has started all seven games for Nashville this season and has two assists while leading a defense which has given up just seven goals.Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@gannett.
com and on Twitter @Jacob_Shames.This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Walker Zimmerman injury: Nashville SC, USMNT defender in hospital.
