Former Liverpool player Pennant attacked by dog

Former Liverpool player Jermaine Pennant was attacked by a German Shepherd while walking his two dogs in north London last week. The 43-year-old former winger said he was clinging to his leg and would not let go while he tried to protect his dog King.

According to Pennant, King did not initially understand what was happening, but later stepped in and drove the attacking dog away. The former footballer said this intervention prevented a much worse outcome. Pennant suffered four bite wounds to his right leg, and more than 50 stitches were needed during his treatment in hospital.

Pennant said King was not injured, but did not give details about the condition of the other dog. He also said he chose not to report the incident to the police. Pennant said he was very frightened when he saw blood on King, but felt relieved when he learned the blood was his own.

Pennant shared his experience on his Instagram account. Pictured with his bandaged leg next to King, the former footballer also thanked his partner Mimmi Montgomery, who looked after him.

Pennant, who now works as a commentator for talkSPORT, made 231 Premier League appearances over a 19-year football career. The former player, who represented Liverpool and Stoke City, retired from football in 2018.