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Arsenal's Leno recalls sick suicide advice that drove him off social media

October 1, 2020 Arsenal's Bernd Leno makes a save [REUTERS]

Arsenal's Bernd Leno has opened up about his experiences with online abuse and says being told to copy compatriot and former Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, who committed suicide in 2009, drove him away from social media.

Former Barcelona, Benfica and Hannover 96 goalkeeper Enke took his own life by jumping in front of an express train after spending several years battling against depression.

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