On Sunday, Tom Lockyer stayed in the hospital for tests and scans after collapsing on the field during Saturday’s Premier League game against Bournemouth.
During the 59th minute of Saturday’s match, Lockyer experienced a heart attack on the field. Medical personnel attended to him at the Vitality Stadium before he was transported to a hospital. The game, which was tied 1-1, was halted and ultimately cancelled with the clock frozen at 65 minutes.
On Sunday, Luton released a statement reporting that Lockyer, who is 29 years old, is currently in a stable state. He has been described as “alert and responsive”. The team also requested for patience and understanding from their fans and media sources.
The statement indicated that our captain, Tom Lockyer, is still in the hospital after experiencing a cardiac arrest during the match at Bournemouth yesterday. We acknowledge that supporters are worried about him and that his condition has garnered significant media attention.
Tom is currently undergoing tests and scans and is waiting for the results to determine the next steps for his recovery. We are not able to continuously update on his condition and ask that the media wait for official updates from the club when they become available.
“We all desire the best for Tom, his significant other Taylor, and the entire Lockyer family. We kindly request that their privacy be respected during this challenging period.”
According to sources, the match officials, led by referee Simon Hooper, made the decision to cancel the Bournemouth game with input from the players and managers Andoni Iraola and Rob Edwards.
According to Premier League regulations, it is anticipated that the game will be rescheduled and played in its entirety. The league’s board is currently deliberating on this matter and will make an announcement at a later time.
Source: theguardian.com
