Liverpool releases statement following death of former goalkeeper

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Liverpool has released a statement paying tribute to its former goalkeeper Alex Manninger after the 48-year-old died following a tragic accident the Austrian FA confirmed

Alex Manninger has sadly died aged 48

Liverpool has paid tribute to former goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who died aged 48 following a tragic accident.

The statement reads: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Alex Manninger at the age of 48. The Austrian arrived at Anfield in July 2016 to spend the final season of his lengthy playing career as a Red.

"Brought in as an experienced back-up goalkeeper, he featured in two friendly fixtures and was named in the matchday squad on four occasions during that campaign. Manninger represented a host of clubs in Europe across two decades – including hometown side Red Bull Salzburg, Arsenal, Fiorentina, Juventus and FC Augsburg. He earned 33 senior caps for Austria, the first of which came in August 1999.

"The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Alex's family and friends at this difficult time."