Former Arsenal, Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car hit by train

Manninger played 39 times for Arsenal between 1997 and 2002

Retired footballer Alex Manninger, who played for Arsenal and later Liverpool, has been killed in a car crash in Austria at the age of 48, according to local media reports.

Local media said his car was hit by a train in Salzburg. The Austrian Football Association (OFB) posted on social media: “The news of Alex Manninger’s death is deeply shocking. With him, football loses a special person.

“In this difficult time, our sincere condolences go to his family, his friends, and all those who were close to him. Much strength for the time ahead.”

Manninger played 39 times for Arsenal between 1997 and 2002, the final year of which he became third choice and was loaned to Fiorentina in Italy.

Predominantly backing David Seaman, Manninger helped the Gunners win both the Premier League title and FA Cup during his time in North London.

In a career which spanned 22 years and 15 different clubs, Liverpool was his final destination. He was signed by Jurgen Klopp ahead of the 2016-17 season, although he didn’t make appearance for Liverpool’s first-team.

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