In the match between Bournemouth and Luton Town for the Premier, Tom Lockyer became unbalanced and scared everyone. In May he experienced a similar situation.
On the 17th of the Premier League, Bournemouth received Luton TownHowever, the game was suspended 15 minutes into the second half because the captain of the visiting team, Tom LockyerHE collapsed in the middle of the playing field, causing great concern among his teammates and the rival team’s players.
After breaking down, the players from both teams of the English league They came to check on the defender, who was quickly assisted by medical services. Shortly after, Lockyer He was removed on a stretcher and taken to a hospital.
Premier League: the footballer’s health and the club’s statement
From the club’s social networks they reported that Lockyer fortunately “reply“, although they still do not know with certainty what caused him to faint or what steps to follow. In addition, they took advantage of the statement to thank Bournemouth and the medical staff of both the rival team and Luton Town for the “immediate response”.
In the letter they also lamented for the fans, who could not continue watching the match because the footballers were not there. fit to continue nor the staff to continue with the management of the game.
“We thank everyone for the wonderful applause and chanting of Locks’ name inside the stadium on a such a difficult time. Now is the time for all our players, staff and supporters to come together as we always do and give our love and support to Tom and his family. Our thoughts are with him and with all of them,” they concluded.
Lockyer experienced the same situation during a game in May
Months ago, in the midst of a meeting for promotion to the Premier League against Coventry CityTom Lockyer was the protagonist of a similar situation since the defender was substituted 12 minutes after collapse on the court.
He was quickly attended to by doctors, who transferred him on a stretcher and with oxygen mask. At that moment, it could be seen that he had reacted, so the match continued, although with a lot of tension around this issue. The 28-year-old ended up in a north London hospital.
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