Doctors will try to wake Liverpool fan Sean Cox from his medically-induced coma today, almost a week after he was brutally attacked before the Reds’ Champion League semi-final against Roma.

The 53-year-old, from Dunboyne, County Meath remains critically ill in a Merseyside hospital with his wife Martina at his bedside.

The dad-of-three underwent major surgery following the assault outside the Kop, ten minutes before kick-off of the game which Liverpool won 5-2.

Merseyside Police this morning said there was no change in Mr Cox’s condition.

But hopes remain that his recovery may begin once he emerges from his coma.

Back in his hometown, meanwhile, a mass will be heard this evening in Dunboyne Parish Church at 7pm to pray for Sean Cox’s recovery and help the community to support his family.

Two Roma fans accused of violence linked to the attack on the Irishman were remanded in custody during a court appearance at Bootle Magistrates last Thursday.

Filippo Lombardi, 20, and Daniele Sciusco, 29, are both charged with violent disorder after the match at Anfield on Tuesday.

Lombardi was also charged with wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm on Mr Cox.

Fundraising efforts have seen over 70,000 Euros raised to help cover his medical bills.

Tributes have inundated the family, with former striker Robbie Fowler one of the latest to offer his thoughts, saying: “I am praying there is good news this week.

“I am hoping to speak to Sean when he comes through this and to meet his family”

In a statement Sean Cox’s family said: “We want the world to know that Sean is the most amazing and wonderful husband, dad, friend, son, uncle, and brother, and he has brought us all nothing but joy.

“He is a truly decent man who adores Liverpool FC and just came over from his home in County Meath, Ireland, to watch his beloved team.

“We are completely devastated by what has happened to our lovely, caring Sean and all we want is for him to come home to his loving wife and three children.

“We hope Sean makes a full recovery from the injuries he sustained and that we will all be back together soon as a family in Ireland, spending precious time together.”