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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"The 'red' carpet was rolled out for Sean and Martina by many of his LFC heroes, with Jürgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish and Virgil van Dijk all dropping by to welcome Sean back to his happy place."
People flooded the comments of the Facebook post with well wishes and support. One person wrote: "This should never ever of happened to any supporter, god bless you Sean, please keep coming back to Anfield.
"I was born and raised there before I left for NY and you’ll never meet a better person in your life than a Scouser!"
Another person commented: "Great to see the club keeping Sean in their thoughts. Delighted to see everyone smiling. Big few weeks ahead."
One person said: "Such a tragedy, this should never have happened. Respect to Liverpool FC. YNWA."
Sean Cox travelled to Anfield ahead of Liverpool's match with Roma with his brother, Martin, when an unprovoked attack left him in a coma and with serious brain injuries. Since the attack, Sean has undergone a long regime of rehabilitation and continues to receive ongoing care from his wife and family in Dunboyne.
