Sean Cox is in a critical condition
Irish man Sean Cox remains in a critical condition after a brutal attack from Roma supporters, before the Champions League Semi-Final in Liverpool.
The assault - believed to be unprovoked - happened outside Anfield Stadium on Tuesday night.
Cox, a popular GAA man from Co. Meath was placed in an induced coma after a lengthy operation to drain blood from the brain.
Sean’s shocked wife Martina has travelled to Liverpool to be by his side.
Outspoken RTE commentator Eamon Dunphy believes the unprovoked attack was in retaliation to the attack on the Manchester City Team bus by Liverpool fans before the Quarter Final Leg.
However, the actual motives for the attack remain unclear.
Two fans from Rome were arrested inside the ground on suspicion of attempted murder in the run-up to kick-off on Tuesday night.
Touching gesture
Meanwhile Liverpool have requested to hang the jersey GAA Club St. Peters Dunboyle in their dressing room before their match against Roma in Rome this Wednesday.
A source told The Sun: “The GAA club is aware of the request from Liverpool for one of the jerseys and it is being arranged.
“The Liverpool players and officials are deeply upset about what happened to Sean''
“The request for the St Peter’s jersey has been made and Sean will be remembered before the game in Rome. The message from the club is that You’ll Never Walk Alone.
“It is a very touching gesture.”
