Luton footballer Tom Lockyer remains in stable condition after suffering heart attack mid-match

Luton Town said: “Our medical staff confirmed that the captain had suffered a heart attack on the pitch but had already intervened when he became strained. He received additional treatment at the stadium and for this we once again thank the medical teams at both sides.” announced.

Luton defender A similar incident occurred in the promotion final with Conventry last May.for which one He underwent “heart surgery” and returned to competition in JuneAs explained in a note by the ‘Premier League’.

“Tom was taken to hospital, where we can reassure his followers that he is stable and doing well. He and his family are being tested further next to your bed. “We would like to thank everyone for their support, interest and loving messages to Locks,” the club said this Saturday, two hours after the incident that occurred on the field in the 65th minute of the match and caused the match to be stopped. 1-1.pointer.

On the verge of the hour, suddenly, near midfield, the 29-year-old defender He collapsed on his own without any prior blows.No players were with him as the match was played in another part of the Vitality stadium ground.

The players arrived quickly amid warning signs, without any reaction from the football player; his coach, Rob Edwards, even jumped onto the field at full speed.

Medical teams immediately came to the football player’s treatmentAmidst the silence in the stadium stands, amid the anxious gestures of all his teammates, rivals and fans, he fainted face down, apparently already unconscious.

The anxiety was noticeable in some players, such as teammate Issa Kabore, with their hands on their face, all of them moving towards the benches, before heading towards the sideline, amidst the tension of the moment, as they awaited the results of Lockyer’s medical condition. care.

In the 65th minute, match referee Simon Hooper decided that players from both teams should go to the dressing room during the clash at Vitality Stadium. definitive removal until another date.

Meanwhile, After more than a quarter of an hour of medical attention, Lockyer was removed from the playing field. After his health condition stabilized, he was taken directly to the hospital and the necessary tests were performed, which was met with applause from the public.

Luton and Bournemouth stressed: “We would like to thank Bournemouth and the medical staff of both teams for their immediate response, it was absolutely incredible.”We would like to thank all medical staff for their rapid intervention.“We would like to thank everyone in the stadium for their support and unity in difficult times.”

Luton likewise expressed regret that “players from both teams were unable to continue the game after seeing their beloved team-mates and friends faint on the pitch, and to all the fans present” and therefore could not continue. the game under such “conditions”.

“We thank everyone for chanting Locks’ name and the magnificent applause in the stadium during such a difficult time.“He added, Luton, whose players, like Bournemouth, took to the field after the duel was suspended, and thanked both visiting and local fans for their support.

At 17:52 Central European time the ‘Premier League’ confirmed that the match had been suspended “due to a medical incident involving a player”. “Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all the players involved in today’s match,” he added.

“Now is the time for all our players, staff and fans Come together as we always do and give Tom and his family our love and support. Our thoughts are with him and all of them,” Luton later expressed.