Our thoughts, in the first instance, are with the victim and his family at this very traumatic time. We will be offering them our full support.

The club has been liaising with the emergency services since the incident occurred and will continue to do so. 

Liverpool FC directs supporters and those in attendance at the game to Merseyside Police’s appeal for information. 

UEFA says it's shocked by the 'vile attack, while ROMA Football Club says it condemns the 'abhorrent behaviour' of some fans involved in clashes outside the Liverpool grounds.