Ex-Liverpool star discharged from hospital after being knocked out in game
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCConor Coady was hit in the face by a shot in the closing stages of Charlton's 1-1 draw with Watford on Easter Monday and was rushed to the hospital after being knocked unconsciousConor Coady has been discharged from the hospital(Image: Getty Images)Charlton has confirmed that Conor Coady has been released from the hospital after losing consciousness during the team's stalemate against Watford.Coady, who started his career at Liverpool before playing for the likes of Everton and Wolves, was carried off on a stretcher in the dying moments of the 1-1 draw between the two sides on Easter Monday. There was a considerable interruption at Vicarage Road before the fixture could reach its conclusion.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard points at Luis Diaz when asked about Mohamed Salah replacementREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard 'worried' Arne Slot will lose Liverpool job as 'key' game namedIt ended 1-1 after Matty Godden's 62nd-minute strike for the visitors was matched by Nestory Irankunda's leveler for Watford in the 74th minute.Charlton announced in a statement: "Conor Coady has been discharged from hospital following a head injury sustained in Monday's 1-1 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road."The 33-year-old was knocked unconscious after being struck by a shot in stoppage time.
He was stretchered off and taken to a local hospital, where he underwent a series of scans.Coady received treatment during a Championship game between Charlton and Watford(Image: Getty Images)"Coady has since been given the all-clear and was discharged this evening. The club would like to thank Watford's medical staff for their support and assistance."Charlton's medical staff will continue to monitor him in line with the appropriate protocols."Charlton manager Nathan Jones praised Coady following the final whistle.He said: "He was taken to hospital.
He gets knocked out, and that [bravery] typifies his performance."Jones told BBC Radio London: "It's a good point. We'll probably have to lose every game to be embroiled in anything, but the message is to finish the season strongly."The stalemate sees Charlton sitting 18th in the Championship, while Watford occupies 10th position, seven points shy of the playoff places with five fixtures remaining.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCEverton FCFootball League ChampionshipWolverhampton Wanderers FC