Sean Cox, the Liverpool fan who was attacked by Roma ultras outside Anfield, is to leave hospital.
Cox was struck on the head before Liverpool’s Champions League’s semi-final first leg against Roma on April 24 of last year.
The injuries were so severe that he was forced to spend three months in a coma, only regaining consciousness last July.
However, it was confirmed over the weekend that the Irishman would attend a charity match on Friday, organised to raise funds for his treatment.
Sean Cox, the Liverpool fan who was attacked by Roma ultras outside Anfield, is to leave hospital.
Cox was struck on the head before Liverpool’s Champions League’s semi-final first leg against Roma on April 24 of last year.
The injuries were so severe that he was forced to spend three months in a coma, only regaining consciousness last July.
However, it was confirmed over the weekend that the Irishman would attend a charity match on Friday, organised to raise funds for his treatment.
“We’re delighted to say that Sean is going to be there in person,” Stephen Felle, a close friend of Mr Cox, told Newstalk Breakfast.
“It’s going to be Sean Cox’s first move outside a medical environment in almost 12 months, so it’s very special for the family, and it’s very emotional for [his wife] Martina.
“She said he does [know he’s going]… she said he does, and he’s excited… he keeps smiling, and he can’t wait.
“It has taken a lot of planning. He is obviously medically dependent, and in terms of the logistics of getting him to there and making sure he’s properly cared for when in the stadium have taken some work.
“The caveat is if Sean got an infection or a cold or something happens between now and Friday, we might have to change the plan.
“But as we sit here now… that’s the plan.”
The match will see Reds legends take on Republic of Ireland legends at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Simone Mastrelli, the Roma supporter who assaulted Cox, was jailed for three-and-a-half years in February.