Angel Gomes 'feeling good' a day after being knocked unconscious in French league game

Lille's Angel Gomes runs with the ball during the Europa Conference League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Lille and Sturm Graz, at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq, northern France, March 14, 2024.

Lille's Angel Gomes runs with the ball during the Europa Conference League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Lille and Sturm Graz, at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq, northern France, March 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthieu Mirville)


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PARIS — Lille midfielder Angel Gomes says he's back home and "feeling good" a day after being knocked unconscious in a collision during a French league match. Lille's game against Reims on Saturday was halted for more than 30 minutes with Gomes needing lengthy treatment before being carried off on a stretcher and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. On Sunday, the English player reassured fans in a video on his social media account. Gomes thanked fans from both teams for their support and the hospital staff for their care. Gomes joked "remind me not to jump for no more headers."

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