Conor Coady has left hospital after being knocked out during Charlton Athletic’s 1-1 draw at Watford.
The on-loan defender received lengthy treatment after being hit by a shot in second-half added time at Vicarage Road on Monday.
Coady’s Condition After the Incident
Charlton confirmed that Coady was given the all-clear after scans. The club also thanked Watford’s medical staff for their assistance.
Coady posted a photo on Instagram, telling fans he was “on my way home” and that their messages of support “mean a lot”.
Charlton’s medical team will continue to monitor Coady and follow protocols.
Manager’s Comments on Coady’s Commitment
Charlton head coach Nathan Jones said that Coady had “literally put his body and head on the line and blocked a shot that was whistling”. Jones made the comments after the match, speaking to BBC Radio London.
Watford counterpart Ed Still offered support to Coady and his family in his post-match comments. “I do really hope he’s okay,” Still told BBC Three Counties Radio. “That’s way more important than anything I [can say] about the football.”
Background on Coady’s Move to Charlton
Coady joined Charlton from Wrexham in January for the rest of the season. He had previously joined Wrexham from Leicester City on an initial two-year deal in August 2025.
- Coady’s fee to Wrexham was believed to be around £2m.
- He has made nine appearances for Charlton.
- He scored in their 1-0 win at Middlesbrough on 11 March.
Coady was making the 500th appearance of his club career when the injury occurred. He is a former England international, having been a Euro 2020 finalist.