“He's progressing pretty well, but I think it's important he comes along slowly,†the star midfielder said. “Injuries like that, you've got to be careful. If you rush back too soon, then it can set you back. He's a strong kid, he's got age on his side, so he'll be good.â€
Gonzalez had left the U.S. national team's camp in Arizona to join Nuremberg, a club looking to bring the tall Texan in on a full-time basis come summer, at its winter-break camp in Turkey. He was excited for the opportunity -- a first step toward an inevitable full-time move to Europe -- and “felt good, I was fit, I was ready.â€
A collision with Germany born U.S. national team defender Timmy Chandler took out his left knee.
