Sean Cox, the Liverpool supporter left with serious injuries after being attacked before a Champions League match last season, has addressed the public for the first time ahead of his first day out of hospital.
Mr Cox, from Dunboyne, was assaulted by a Roma supporter before Liverpool’s quarter-final tie against the Italian club at Anfield 12 months ago.
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Sean Cox suffered catastrophic head injuries in the attack
He suffered a bleed on his brain having suffered impact injuries to his head, with Mr Cox requiring emergency surgery.
After spending months in hospital, he was later transferred to a rehabilitation centre, but Mr Cox is due to leave care this week for the first time since the attack.
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A Liverpool Legends vs Republic of Ireland Legends match has been organised for Friday evening to raise funds for the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust, with the likes of Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler and Ian Rush taking part in the fixture at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
Mr Cox is set to attend the match, it was confirmed last week.
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And ahead of the game, Mr Cox has addressed the public for the first time since the attack in a video for Off The Ball.
The Dunboyne native sent a thank you message to those who have supported him in the 12 months since the attack.
A Roma supporter, Simone Mastrelli, was jailed for three-and-a-half years in February after pleading guilty to the assault of Mr Cox.
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