UEFA CL: Liverpool Fan Warns Supporters To ‘Stay In Numbers’ After Rome Attack

A Liverpool fan has said he and a friend were attacked in Rome ahead of the Champions League semifinal second leg at Roma on Wednesday, urging travelling supporters to “stay in numbers.”

Carl Johnson, of Prescot, Merseyside, told the Liverpool Echo the attack happened on Monday night.

“We came out of the pub at around 10:30 p.m.” Johnson said. “Not many Liverpool fans were out so the two of us were on the way back to the hotel.

“We got a few hundred yards from the hotel and two scooters came out of nowhere. The two passengers on the back got off and attacked us — one had a small metal bar.

“We tried to fight back but the drivers got off. We ran off. We were wearing no LFC colours or clothing. We both had jeans and dark coloured jackets.

“I would just like to warn people to stay in numbers. It seems like the only way these cowards don’t attack.”

Liverpool have sold their 5,000 tickets for the match at the Stadio Olimpico, which takes place amid safety concerns after Liverpool supporter Sean Cox was left in a critical condition following an attack by Roma fans outside Anfield before the first leg.