Tom Lockyer discharged from hospital as Luton captain has defibrillator fitted
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Wales and Luton defender Tom Lockyer has been released from hospital days after suffering a cardiac arrest against Bournemouth.
The Hatters confirmed Lockyer, 29, has been fitted with an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) after collapsing on-field for the second time in less than a year. The centre-back underwent the procedure on Tuesday and was discharged just 24 hours later.
The club clarified Lockyer will now go through a period of rehabilitation at home. There is no direct reference made to the player's immediate future on the field, though it's noted the device was fitted "to prevent a repeat of Saturday’s incident."
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The statement read: "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."
Lockyer previously collapsed during the Championship play-off final against Coventry in May having suffered an atrial fibrillation. He watched from his hospital bed as Rob Edwards' side went on to beat the Sky Blues and secure promotion to the Premier League in his absence.
Luton explained that tests this week revealed the issue that led to Saturday's incident was different to that. The match was abandoned after Lockyer's episode, but it was confirmed on Wednesday that the match between will be replayed in full, with a date to be confirmed.
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Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the field while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020. He was similarly fitted with an ICD and has since gone on to star for Brentford and the Red Devils.
"Tom, his family and the Club would like to thank everyone in the football family who have sent messages of concern and love," Luton's statement concluded. "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 team-mates, colleagues, and supporters, starting on Saturday."
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