Liverpool fan Sean Cox to be revived from induced coma

The Liverpool fan who was severely injured ahead of the Reds’ Champions League win over AS Roma last week is expected to be revived from his induced coma Monday.

Sean Cox suffered serious head injuries when he was attacked near Anfield, outside of The Albert pub in Walton Breck Road.

The assault, which occurred 10 minutes before kick-off last Tuesday, was allegedly carried out by a pair Roma fans, Filippo Lombardi (20) and Daniele Sciusco (29), who have since been charged with violent disorder. Lombardi was also charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm.

The 53-year-old Irishman is being treated at the Walton Neurological Centre, where he underwent surgery and was placed in an induced coma.

A Merseyside Police officer said Monday that Cox’s condition has not changed, but there’s hope that his condition could improve when doctors revive him, according to Sorcha Pollak of the Irish Times.

The incident was condemned by both clubs, as well as UEFA, and has triggered increased security measures for travelling Liverpool supporters ahead of the return leg in Rome on Wednesday.

Among the many tributes that have poured in since the attack, Liverpool honoured Cox by displaying his name on the digital boards at Anfield during Sunday’s draw with Stoke City.