Luton Town confirmed, on Saturday afternoon, that footballer and team captain Tom Lockyer was taken to hospital, after reacting to being treated at the Vitality Stadium, where collapsed on the pitch, in the 59th minute of the game against Bournemouth, on matchday 17 of the Premier League.
“We all hope and pray for our leader and captain Tom Lockyer, who thankfully responded and was taken to hospital. We don’t know the full extent of what happened and what the next steps are at this stage, but we are grateful to Bournemouth and the medical teams on both sides for their immediate response, which was absolutely incredible,” said Luton, in an official statement, via social network X, calling for unity around the 29-year-old Welsh international.
“Now is the time for all our players, staff and fans to come together as we always do and give our love and support to Tom and his family. Our thoughts are with him and all of them [familiares», refere o clube.
«Lamentamos a todos os adeptos presentes que os jogadores de ambas as equipas não estivessem em condições de continuar o jogo depois de verem o seu querido companheiro de equipa e amigo ser retirado daquela forma, e que a equipa não pudesse continuar a gerir o jogo em tais circunstâncias, tendo que lidar com a situação. Agradecemos a todos pelos maravilhosos aplausos e cânticos pelo Locks [Tom Lockyer] inside the stadium, at such a difficult time”, Luton also noted.
Bournemouth, Luton’s opponents in this afternoon’s duel, showed relief at Lockyer’s reaction after what happened and expressed thanks to “the entire medical team for their quick action, as well as everyone inside the stadium for their support and unity during a difficult time.” , said Bournemouth.
After being interrupted, the game was even suspended, with the score at 1-1.
2023-12-16 17:43:42
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