Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer has had a defibrillator fitted following his on-field cardiac arrest and left the hospital to rehabilitate at residence, the membership stated on Thursday.
Lockyer collapsed within the second half of Luton’s match at Bournemouth within the English Premier League on Saturday. The recreation was deserted and might be replayed.
It was the second time Lockyer collapsed throughout a match. The different time was in May through the second-tier Championship playoff closing and that was as a result of he suffered atrial fibrillation.
Luton stated the problem Lockyer skilled on Saturday was totally different.
Lockyer underwent “a successful procedure that took place on Tuesday whereby Tom had an ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) device fitted to prevent a repeat of Saturday’s incident,” Luton stated.
“The club, Tom and the Lockyer family would like to take this opportunity to repeat our collective heartfelt thanks to all at Bournemouth, their supporters, club officials and especially their medical staff and midfielder Philip Billing, who was the first to reach Tom on the pitch and summon assistance.”
Luton did not say when, or if, Lockyer could be anticipated to return to the sphere.
The workforce’s subsequent recreation is at residence to Newcastle United on Saturday.
“We’re so proud to have Locks as our captain,” Luton stated, “and his leadership will continue from the sidelines where his courage will inspire his teammates, colleagues, and supporters, starting on Saturday.”
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