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By Ed Carruthers

Published: 15:25 BST, 1 April 2024 | Updated: 15:30 BST, 1 April 2024

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Jurgen Klopp reunited with lifelong Liverpool fan Sean Cox in a heartwarming moment at Anfield on Sunday following the Reds' 2-1 victory against Brighton.

Mr Cox, of Dunboyne in County Meath, Ireland, was assaulted by a Roma supporter outside Anfield in April 2018.

He was making his way to the match when he was the victim of an unprovoked attack, which left him with life-changing injuries. Mr Cox had suffered a serious brain injury and has been forced to learn to walk again after the incident.

On Sunday, he travelled with his family from Ireland to watch the Reds go to the top of the Premier League, after Mohamed Salah's second-half winner sealed victory against the Seagulls.

In a video posted on Liverpool's X (formerly Twitter) account, the German football manager was seen smiling and walking towards the Liverpool fan and his family who were standing next to the tunnel at the football stadium.

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool fan Sean Cox reunited at Anfield in a heartwarming moment

The pair met in the stadium's tunnel after Liverpool had beaten Brighton 2-1 on Sunday

Mr Cox rises to his feet with the assistance of his family before the pair embraced with a hug.

The Reds manager was also seen speaking quietly to the supporter and can be overheard in the video saying: 'So happy to see you,' before shaking his hand.

The pair