Trent Alexander-Arnold praying for Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa causes devastation

Trent Alexander-Arnold was quick to issue a message of support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa caused destruction in the Caribbean. The Category 5 storm made landfall near New Hope on Tuesday, with wind speeds of 185 miles per hour.

As a result, officials declared the entire country a "disaster area" as neighbourhoods were left flooded and aid teams scrambled to assess the scale of the damage. According to Desmond McKenzie, who is the deputy chairman of Jamaica's Disaster Risk Management Council, parts of the island are submerged in water, while hospitals have reportedly been left without power.

Elsewhere, felled trees have also blocked roads. He said: "Jamaica has gone through what I can call one of its worst periods. Our infrastructure has been severely compromised.

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"St Elizabeth is the bread basket of the country, and that has taken a beating. The entire Jamaica has felt the brunt of Melissa."

A number of footballers have taken to social media to share their support for the Jamaican people after the disaster. On Instagram, Alexander-Arnold wrote: "Pray for Jamaica," with emojis of the nation's flag, praying hands, a red love heart and a teary-eyed face.

Elsewhere, Charlton Athletic forward, Tyreece Campbell, also shared his thoughts with the country in its time of need. On the stories section of his account, he shared a post from another outlet which read: "One love. One heart. Let's pray for the island we call home."

Former Manchester United star Ravel Morrison also shared a post which read: "Pray for Jamaica." The Jamaica Football Federation took to social media with a statement of their own. It read: "The Jamaica Football Federation extends our thoughts, prayers and unwavering support to everyone across the island as we face the impact of the hurricane.

"At this time, we urge all Jamaicans to prioritise safety - follow the guidance of authorities, check in on family, friends, and neighbours, and take every precaution necessary to protect yourselves and your communities. Together, we will overcome - because we are #OneJamaica."

The Grenada Football Association also shared a message of support for the Caribbean country. It wrote: "Standing together in faith. Prayers for Jamaica.

"Our hearts are with the people of Jamaica, especially our football family, as Hurricane Melissa approaches. Stay safe, stay strong, and look out for one another during this difficult time. Together we will overcome."

Downgraded to Category 3, Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the shores of Cuba at around 4am on Wednesday morning. However, the US National Hurricane Centre deemed it to still be "extremely dangerous," with sustained winds of 120mph.

As a result, the nation has rolled out a state of alert across six eastern provinces, with some 735,000 evacuated thus far. Speaking to the population, Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel said: "It will be a very difficult night for all of Cuba, but we will recover."

Forecasters expect the storm to pass over the country in around six hours from landfall, bringing torrential downpours and storm surges. It will then move on towards the Bahamas and near Bermuda.