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On December 16, 2023, at the Vitality Stadium, during Luton Town’s Premier League match versus Bournemouth, captain Tom Lockyer went down. The game was delayed during the 65th minute and the score tied at one goal because of the collapse.
As the 29-year-old player was being stretchered off during the game, the scenario alarmed and alarmed the players and supporters. The doctor has since updated the situation, stating that the skipper was “alert and responsive” (via Fabrizio Romano).
Tom Lockyer underwent heart surgery a few months prior in June, so his recent medical history is sure to cause some concern. He had fallen following Luton’s victory against Coventry in the play-off final due to atrial fibrillation. This had made the procedure necessary.
After the operation, he received the all-clear to return to the pitch, which is good news for Luton Town, who have since begun playing in the English football premier league.
Luton Town released a statement on their skipper after this incident. They said, “Our medical staff have confirmed that the Hatters captain suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch but was responsive by the time he was taken off on the stretcher. He received further treatment inside the stadium, for which we once again thank the medical teams from both sides.”
It added, “Tom was transferred to hospital, where we can reassure supporters that he is stable and currently undergoing further tests with his family at his bedside. We would like to thank everyone for their support, concern and loving messages for Locks.”
Since joining the squad in summer of 2020, the skipper has been an essential element of the group. After that, he played 117 matches for the Premier League’s underdogs, scoring seven goals to help them advance to the top division.
More encouraging news regarding Lockyer will be anticipated by the supporters and the team, since his possibly protracted absence will not help Luton’s relegation struggle. With only nine points after 16 games played so far this season, the team is now sitting in the relegation zone.
