Luton captain Tom Lockyer is ‘alert and responsive’ after collapsing during the second half of their Premier League match against Bouremouth.
The Premier League match was suspended in the 65th minute after Lockyer collapsed off the ball with no one around him.
The Luton captain collapsed close to the centre circle after an apparent head injury, with manager Rob Edwards running onto the pitch to support his player.
Medical staff treated the Welsh international with players visibly devastated on the pitch at Dean Court. Luton team-mate Issa Kabore was seen praying on the touchline.
Referee Simon Hooper took players off the pitch as Lockyer continued to receive treatment, with fans chanting in support to the defender.
Luton captain Tom Lockyer was treated by medical staff after collapsing in the second half
Luton manager Rob Edwards raced onto the pitch as Lockyer began receiving treatment
Bouremouth and Luton players were taken off the pitch by referee Simon Hooper
Lockyer was then stretched off the pitch to a standing ovation.
Bournemouth staff doctor has confirmed to Mail Sport that Lockyer is ‘alert and responsive.’
The 29-year-old had previously collapsed during the play-off final at Wembley in May.
Lockyer was given the all-clear to return to football after undergoing heart surgery in June.
He had suffered an atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular — or unusually fast — heart rate.
The match was suspended with the score at 1-1.
