Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer has left the hospital after undergoing a successful procedure to have an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator inserted.
Lockyer, aged 29, experienced a cardiac arrest during the 59th minute of Saturday’s Premier League game against Bournemouth, prompting the match to be called off.
Luton confirmed that Lockyer is now undergoing rehabilitation at his home following the incident, clarifying that it was not connected to his previous collapse during the play-off final in May.
A club statement read: “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.”
A further statement added: “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.
“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 team-mates, colleagues, and supporters, starting on Saturday.”
