Sean Cox Attended Saturday’s Match, Gifted Salah GAA Jersey

TL;DR

Sean Cox, a Liverpool fan injured in 2018, attended a match at Anfield and gifted Mohamed Salah a special GAA jersey. The jersey symbolizes the bond between Cox, his family, and the Liverpool community.

Key points

Sean Cox attended a match at Anfield
He gifted Mohamed Salah a special GAA jersey
Cox was severely injured in 2018 by AS Roma fans
The jersey symbolizes the bond with the Liverpool community
Cox has maintained a close relationship with Liverpool FC

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ROME, ITALY - MAY 02: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Liverpool plays show homage to Sean Cox Liverpool fan after winning the the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg match between A.S. Roma and Liverpool at Stadio Olimpico on May 2, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) | Liverpool FC via Getty Images The result on Saturday against Chelsea may have been mostly disappointing, but there was a small sweet moment that was saved for the day. Irish Liverpool fan Sean Cox was at Anfield for the match and able to meet with Mohamed Salah before the match, reuniting them before Salah’s departure this summer. Cox was attacked by AS Roma fans in 2018, suffering severe physical and neurological injuries that kept him in Liverpool for almost two years before being allowed to return home to to finish his recovery. He has since kept a close relationship with many at the club, even coming back to Anfield to say goodbye to Jürgen Klopp. Cox has close ties with his local Gaelic Athletic Association club, St. Peter’s in Dunboyne, and gifted Salah one of their shirts, embroidered with a special message. Printed with Salah’s name and number on the back, the crest also had the added detail of lyrics from *You’ll Never Walk Alone* in Irish.

Q&A

What happened to Sean Cox in 2018?

Sean Cox was attacked by AS Roma fans in 2018, resulting in severe physical and neurological injuries.

What did Sean Cox gift to Mohamed Salah?

Sean Cox gifted Mohamed Salah a special St. Peter’s Dunboyne GAA jersey with Salah's name and lyrics from 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' in Irish.

How has Sean Cox's relationship with Liverpool FC evolved since his attack?

Since his attack, Sean Cox has maintained a close relationship with Liverpool FC, regularly attending matches and connecting with players and staff.