Former Liverpool player Avi Cohen has died, 8 days after being involved in a fatal motorcycle accident.
The reds former left back, who played under Bob Paisley for Liverpool from 1979-1981, was injured last week in Tel Aviv and sadly did not recover from his injuries.
Former team-mate, Kenny Dalglish, said:
“Avi was a lovely man who will be remembered fondly by everyone at Liverpool who knew him.
“He quickly integrated himself into the football club when he joined us and spent a lot of time learning English which really made him popular.
“He was well liked by all the lads and although he didn’t spend a long time at the club, he certainly left his mark and no-one will forget how he helped us win the league against Aston Villa.
“My thoughts and those of everyone connected to the club are with Avi’s family.”
Avi played a total of 24 games for Liverpool. Scoring one goal, against Aston Villa to help Liverpool on the way to clinch a League title.
Avi leaves behind his wife and three children, one of whom, Tamir, currently plays for Bolton Wanderers. RIP Avi.
r.i.p.
i lost my mum before christmas and i know what it feels like to lose a person so close.
god bless the cohen family.
xx
RIP Avi, heartfelt sympathy to all family and friends at this sad time .