This evening, various tributes will honor Alex Manninger, the goalkeeper who played for both Juventus and Bologna during his Serie A career.
The event begins at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 19:45 UK time (20:45 CEST).
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UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 03: Alex Manninger, goalkeeper for Juventus FC, displays his disappointment during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Friuli on April 3, 2010, in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
A moment of silence will be observed before kick-off, and Juventus players will wear black armbands in memory of Manninger, who tragically passed away this week following a car accident in Austria at the age of 48.
Manninger donned the Juventus jersey from 2008 to 2012, securing a Scudetto title with the team. Footage of his remarkable performances will be displayed on the big screens before the match.
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His jersey will be displayed in the locker room with the message: ‘Always with us,’ and the Juve goalkeepers will wear it during their warm-up.
Manninger’s Legacy at Juventus
NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 25: Alexander Manninger (R) of Juventus FC competes with Ezequiel Lavezzi of SSC Napoli during a match at Stadio San Paolo on March 25, 2010, in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Prior to his tenure with Juventus, Manninger was with Bologna from 2003 to 2005, though he only made four appearances due to loan spells at Brescia and Siena during that time.
His career primarily unfolded in Italy, with stints at Torino, Fiorentina, and Udinese. He also played for other clubs including Arsenal, Espanyol, RB Salzburg, Augsburg, and Liverpool.
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Throughout his career, Manninger made 137 Serie A appearances, alongside 45 appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga, 39 in the Premier League, and 36 in the German Bundesliga.