Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘cheats death’ as Liverpool star involved in horror car accident
Trent Alexander-Arnold was reportedly involved in a horror car crash hours before Liverpool take on Everton in the Premier League.
On Saturday afternoon, Alexander-Arnold is expected to start for Liverpool as they welcome local rivals Everton to Anfield for the first Merseyside derby of the season.
However, the full-back was reportedly involved in a car accident caused by Storm Babet on Friday.
According to The Sun, Alexander-Arnold avoided death by inches after a 40ft electricity pylon was ripped up from the ground in 70mph winds.
The report claimed that the pylon hit the car in front of Alexander-Arnold, who was driving a £90,000 Range Rover.
It is believed that the 25-year-old slammed on the brakes before swerving and hitting a BMW X5.
The Englishman was then seen getting out of his car to speak to the other driver on a wet country lane near Knutsford, Cheshire.
A source told the publication: “The wind was so powerful it suddenly ripped up the pylon. It was really terrifying. It’s a miracle nobody was hurt. Someone could have easily been killed.
“What are the chances of that happening? Alexander-Arnold must feel like he’s cheated death.
“A few seconds later and it could have gone through his windscreen. It’s absolutely treacherous out there.”
Pictures showed that there was damage to Alexander-Arnold’s car whilst the BMW lost a headlight.
The full-back reportedly went to training at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre later in the afternoon ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Toffees.
A police statement later read: “At 10.34am this morning we were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a black Range Rover and a BMW.
“An electricity pole had fallen into the road, causing the accident. Nobody was injured and everything was cleared by 1.05pm. We called the energy company and had the electricity turned off.”
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed who he dislikes more out of Manchester United and Everton.
Liverpool are currently fourth in the Premier League table after a hugely frustrating 2-1 defeat to Tottenham, which saw Luis Diaz’s goal incorrectly ruled out for offside.
While they were held to a 2-2 draw by Brighton on Sunday, after Lewis Dunk’s sucker-punch header in the 78th minute.
Jurgen Klopp will now be starting his preparations for the Merseyside derby, which takes place after the international break on October 21.
In the lead-up to the iconic fixture, Alexander-Arnold has revealed who he dislikes more out of Premier League rivals Everton and Manchester United.
Speaking on Liverpool’s YouTube channel, the England international said: “That’s a tough one.
“It’s difficult because when I was growing up watching the first team, it was always United dominated everything, so naturally as a Liverpool fan, I had that dislike towards them.
“They won everything, it was always them. But for me personally, I knew a lot more Evertonians, I was around them, it was a lot more intense with them.
“A lot more interaction like I said, I was going to school with a lot of players that were there and that rivalry grew on a personal level from young.
“But I think if I was watching the first team and I was watching the likes of Stevie [Gerrard] and them boys, I always wanted them to beat United more than Everton. That’s the way I see it.”
Liverpool have dominated United in recent seasons, putting 21 goals past them in their last five competitive matches. Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag’s men have found the back of the net just twice against their local rivals.
