Luton Town have revealed that club captain Tom Lockyer has now been discharged from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during Saturday's clash with Bournemouth.
The 29-year-old collapsed in the second half of the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Luton, which led to the contest being postponed.
Lockyer was immediately taken to hospital for tests, where it was revealed that he had suffered a cardiac arrest, with the defender "stable" in hospital.
The Luton captain also collapsed as a result of heart trouble during the Championship playoff final at Wembley earlier this year, with an atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular heart rate, the root of the problem.
Lockyer ultimately underwent heart surgery before resuming his playing career, and Luton have said that the issue that he suffered on Saturday "was different" to what occurred earlier this year.
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The defender has had an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) fitted, and he has now returned home to continue his recovery.
"We are thankful to report that our captain Tom Lockyer has now begun a period of rehabilitation from the comfort of his own home after he was discharged from hospital on Wednesday," read a statement on Luton's official website.
"This encouraging news follows 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.
"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.
"Supported by the actions of Bournemouth's medical team and local paramedics, it was ultimately the protocols instilled and professional actions of our own medical staff that gave Tom this chance to recover and to whom we are thankful.
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"Naturally, the events that unfolded last weekend surprised and shocked everyone witnessing it. Together with Sporting Chance, via the Premier League, the Club is in the process of providing care for those who may be affected by any distress caused.
"The clinical advice Tom and the Club has taken since the Championship play-off final has been conducted by the most renowned cardiologists, who have been involved at every step, along with a team of supporting multi-disciplinary consultants.
"We can now confirm that the tests taken this week had revealed that the issue Tom experienced on Saturday was different to the atrial fibrillation he suffered in May.
"Tom, his family and the Club would like to thank everyone in the football family who have sent messages of concern and love. The level of support has been overwhelming.
"We're so proud to have Locks as our captain and his leadership will continue from the sidelines where his courage will inspire his teammates, colleagues, and supporters, starting on Saturday."
Luton will continue their Premier League came at home to Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon, before taking on Sheffield United and Chelsea in their final two games of 2023.
Matt Law
