'He keeps smiling' - Seán Cox to leave hospital for first time to attend charity match in his honour
Seán Cox will attend a charity match to raise funds for his recovery at the Aviva Stadium on Friday.
It will be the first time he will attend an event outside a hospital setting since he was assaulted.
The 53-year-old father of three was attacked almost a year ago outside Anfield, before Liverpool played Roma in the Champions League.
On Friday, a team of Liverpool legends will take on a Republic of Ireland selection to support Seán's medical care.
The latest squads for next week's #LFC Legends game with @FAIreland XI. 🙌
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 4, 2019
You can get your tickets to help support the Seán Cox Rehabilitation Trust ❤️💚
Friend of the family and head of the organising committee, Stephen Felle, said it will be an emotional evening.
It's going to be Seán Cox's first move outside a medical environment in almost 12 months so it's very special for the family, it's very emotional for Martina.
"I was speaking to her this morning I said does Seán know his going and she said he does and he's excited and she keeps reminding him and he keeps smiling and he can't wait."
