"Coady was stretchered off but, in a statement, Charlton said Coady was given the all-clear after scans and thanked Watford's medical staff."
"Coady posted a photo on Instagram of himself smiling shortly afterwards, telling fans he was 'on my way home' and their messages of support 'mean a lot'."
"Charlton head coach Nathan Jones told BBC Radio London that Coady had 'literally put his body and head on the line and blocked a shot that was whistling'."
"Watford counterpart Ed Still offered support to Coady and his family in his post-match comments, stating, 'I do really hope he's okay; that's way more important than anything I [can say] about the football.'"
Conor Coady, a defender on loan at Charlton Athletic, was knocked out during a match against Watford, marking his 500th career appearance. He received treatment after being struck by a shot and was stretchered off. Following scans, he was given the all-clear and thanked Watford's medical staff. Coady shared a photo on Instagram, expressing gratitude for fans' support. Charlton's medical team will monitor him, and both head coaches expressed concern for his well-being after the match.
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