Luton captain Tom Lockyer was undergoing tests and scans at hospital on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Premier League game, his club said.
Lockyer, who collapsed during a game in May and underwent heart surgery, fell to the ground during Luton’s match against Bournemouth on Saturday, which was abandoned.
“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.”
The 29-year-old Lockyer received about seven minutes of treatment from medical staff on the field at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.
With the score level at 1-1 in the 65th minute, Lockyer suddenly fell to the turf in a worrying scene.
Tom Lockyer Collapses29-year-old Premier League club football captain Tom Lockyer collapsed today from a heart attack on the field. I wonder why the fittest men in society are suffering from cardiac arrest?
Why does this keep happening to HEALTHY MEN pic.twitter.com/hJ9dRBz7DS
— Culture War (@CultureWar2020) December 17, 2023
Play was paused as the Luton defender received treatment from medics while both sides were sent to the dressing room.
Lockyer was eventually stretchered off, surrounded by the medical team, and taken immediately to hospital.
There was a standing ovation from the crowd, with fans in the Vitality Stadium chanting Lockyer’s name.
Luton later revealed in a statement that Lockyer was “responsive”, but said they were unable to determine exactly what had happened to their player.
Around half an hour after the incident, referee Simon Hooper confirmed the game would not restart on Saturday.
Players from both sides returned to the pitch and applauded the crowd.
Luton manager going round the stadium clapping the Luton and Bournemouth fans to thank them for their support after Luton player Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch, forcing the game to be abandoned.A touching moment, fingers crossed the lad is ok! ❤️pic.twitter.com/N84BtKkX9i
— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) December 16, 2023
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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