AS Roma have issued a statement condemning a section of their fans after they attacked Liverpool supporters before last night’s Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield.

One Liverpool fan, 53-year-old Sean Cox from Dunboyne in Ireland, is currently at Walton Neurological Centre, where he is being treated after suffering a head injury. His condition has been described as critical.

Roma issued the following statement on their website:

AS Roma condemns in the strongest possible terms the abhorrent behavior of a small minority of traveling fans who brought shame on the club and the vast majority of Roma’s well-behaved supporters at Anfield after getting involved in clashes with Liverpool supporters before last night’s fixture.

There is no place for this type of vile behavior in football and the club is now cooperating with Liverpool Football Club, UEFA and the authorities.

The club’s thoughts and prayers are with the 53-year-old Liverpool fan in hospital and his family at this time.