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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Benjamin Roberts-Haslam

Sean Cox given 'red carpet' welcome on return to Anfield

Liverpool FC fan Sean Cox was given the "red carpet" treatment during his recent visit to Anfield.

The dad-of-three suffered brain injuries in 2018 when he was the target of an unprovoked attack outside Anfield before Liverpool's Champion's League semi-final with Roma. The attack left Sean fighting for his life but he has now made a return to see his beloved team for the first time in over two years.

The Irishman was given the chance to meet club icons such as Jürgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish and Virgil van Dijk as he rubbed shoulders with Liverpool royalty as the team cruised past Villarreal 2-0 on Wednesday night. The support Sean Cox page posted: "Sean was delighted to be back at Anfield for the first time in over two years to watch his beloved Liverpool FC’s 2-0 win against Villarreal.

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