Merseyside Police have confirmed that a Liverpool supporter was rushed to hospital during Tuesday’s Champions League game at Napoli.
The fan had been the victim of an unprovoked attack in Naples earlier in the day but was deemed well enough to attend the evening match at Stadio San Paolo.
However, he passed out at half-time and was accompanied by the club’s CEO Peter Moore to the nearby Ospedale Antonio Cardarelli for further treatment.
A statement from Merseyside Police read: “We can confirm a Liverpool fan was taken to hospital during the match against Napoli last night, Tuesday 17th September.
“The same man, aged 26, had been assaulted earlier in the evening in Naples with a second man, aged 46. He suffered superficial cuts and grazes to the head and was treated at the scene before continuing to attend the match.
“At half time it is believed he passed out at the stadium and was taken to hospital for a check-up as a precaution. He has since been discharged.
“Officers from Merseyside Police and representatives from Liverpool Football Club attended the hospital to check on his welfare.”
It is the second year running that Liverpool have seen a visit to Naples marred by violence towards their fans after a number of similar incidents occurred around last season’s group-stage meeting between the sides.
UEFA have been made aware of the latest incident, though they are unlikely to be able to take action given it took place outside the host club’s stadium.
