Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car is struck by train

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SportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Liverpool and Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has tragically died in Austria, and the football world has paid tribute to the ex-Premier League shot-stopper after losing his life aged 48Former Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died in a car accident at 48 years old. They said: "It is with great shock that we learned about the tragic accident in Nußdorf, where Alexander Manninger lost his life."Alexander was not only a part of the Austrian family from 1984 to 1996, but above all a person who left his mark - on and off the court."In these difficult hours, our deep sympathies go out to his family, his relatives and all those who were close to him."The Austrian FA (OFB) posted on social media: "The news of Alex Manninger's death is deeply shocking.

Much strength for the time ahead."Manninger's tragic death comes less than a year on from Diogo Jota's fatal car crash which also took his brother Andre Silva's life.Manninger revealed just this month that he regretted leaving Arsenal 'too soon', having been desperate to play more regular football.Speaking to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, he said: "It makes me emotional just thinking about it."I was 20, a kid. [Arsene] Wenger wanted to bring an international dimension to the club and focus on young players. I was one of them.

He taught me so much."I only have one regret: leaving too soon. But you know, I wanted to play."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArsenal FCBarclay's Premier League