Ireland

Liverpool fan Sean Cox to make emotional return to Anfield for clash with Manchester City

Liverpool fan Sean Cox, who sustained a serious brain injury in an attack outside the ground while attending a Champions League match in April 2018
Liverpool fan Sean Cox, who sustained a serious brain injury in an attack outside the ground while attending a Champions League match in April 2018 Liverpool fan Sean Cox, who sustained a serious brain injury in an attack outside the ground while attending a Champions League match in April 2018

IRISH Liverpool fan Sean Cox is to make an emotional return to Anfield for the first time since sustaining serious injuries in an attack by Roma supporters outside the ground in April 2018.

The father-of-three and his family, from Dunboyne in Co Meath, will be hosted by the club for the top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City on Sunday.

Mr Cox recently moved to a specialist neurological facility in the north of England for a 12-week rehabilitation programme focused on developing his speech and movement, after 18 months of treatment in Ireland.

In April this year a 'Liverpool legends' charity match in Dublin raised £640,000 for the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust.

"We're delighted to welcome Sean and his family back to Anfield," chief executive Peter Moore said.

"I am sure it will be an emotional return for the family; however, the club has worked closely with the Cox family to ensure that their visit is made as easy as possible, and that they are given all the space and comfort that they need.

"The way that our fans have supported Sean and the Cox family is a testament to their commitment to the LFC family, and we know this will be the case again on Sunday."