Former Premier League winger Jermaine Pennant says a dog attack left him needing more than 50 stitches, and his recovery has now begun.
Former Premier League winger Jermaine Pennant is recovering after a dog attack that, by his own account, left him needing more than 50 stitches. The ex-Arsenal and Liverpool man has described being mauled by the animal, a scare far from the football pitches that made his name.
Pennant was known for his pace and crossing ability during a career that took in Arsenal, Birmingham City, Liverpool and Stoke City, among other clubs. He was part of the Liverpool squad that reached the 2007 Champions League final, one of the biggest nights of his playing days.
The number of stitches points to the seriousness of the injuries. Pennant has not turned the episode into a spectacle. He has simply laid out what he went through and what treatment he needed.
Fans and former team-mates will no doubt be sending messages of support as he heals. For now, the focus is on his physical recovery and getting back to normal life after a frightening ordeal.
