Tom Lockyer update: Luton Town reveal key details after captain suffered heart attack during Premier League match
Premier League match against Bournemouth. The 29-year-old captain, who suffered the incident in the 59th minute of the game, is now reported to be in a stable condition and described as «alert and responsive.»
In their statement issued on Sunday, Luton Town expressed gratitude for the support received and asked for patience and understanding from fans and the media as Lockyer continues to undergo medical assessments. The incident led to the suspension and eventual abandonment of the match, which was tied 1-1 at the time, with the clock frozen at 65 minutes. The 29-year-old Lockyer received about seven minutes of treatment from medical staff on the field at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium.
“While our captain Tom Lockyer remains in hospital following the cardiac arrest he suffered on the pitch at Bournemouth yesterday, we understand that supporters are concerned for him and that there is widespread media interest in his condition,” Luton posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Tom is still undergoing tests and scans, and is awaiting the results before the next steps for his recovery are determined.”
Lockyer is a center back who plays for the Wales national team. Players from both teams called for help after he collapsed.
Luton said players from both teams “were in no state of mind to continue with the game.” “We all want the very best for Tom, his partner Taylor and the whole Lockyer family, and politely ask that his and their privacy is respected at this difficult time,” Luton added on Sunday.
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