Luton City not too long ago secured their promotion to the Premier League after the Championship play-off closing victory over Coventry Metropolis on Saturday.
Nevertheless, the event was marred by the damage to captain Tom Lockyer. The 28-year-old defender collapsed on the pitch early on within the sport and he needed to be stretched off and handled by the medical workers.
Lockyer has been a key participant for Luton City this season and his contributions of been important to their promotion. Since becoming a member of the membership in 2020, he has been a key participant for Rob Edwards and the Welsh worldwide has made 46 appearances throughout all competitions this season.
The newly promoted membership have now launched an announcement confirming that Lockyer has been taken to hospital for additional assessments and he’s responsive and speaking to his household.
The membership confirmed (h/t Athletic): “We’re in a position to report that after collapsing on the pitch, Tom Lockyer has been taken to hospital for additional assessments.
“He’s responsive and speaking to his household, who’re with him. We’re all with you, Locks.”
It stays to be seen whether or not the 28-year-old can safe a full restoration and return to motion subsequent season. Aside from his qualities as a defender, Luton will miss his management abilities as effectively.
The followers will definitely be hoping that he can get again to enjoying soccer quickly. In the meantime, the truth that the defender is responsive now will come as a serious optimistic for the membership, the followers and the household of the participant.