Luton captain Tom Lockyer returned to the club’s training ground on Monday after he collapsed on the pitch during the Premier League match against Bournemouth in December after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The 29-year-old experienced a heart arrest during Luton’s match against Bournemouth on December 16, and the game was later abandoned.
The game was halted in the 59th minute as medics attended to Lockyer on the field.
The club’s medical team confirmed Lockyer’s response shortly after the traumatic incident.
The Wales centre-back hailed the individuals who saved him for their “heroic actions,” and now, five weeks later, he can be seen smiling at Luton’s Brache training field.
At the end of 2023, Luton captain Lockyer spoke publicly for the first time since his cardiac attack, stating that he will evaluate his football career in the coming year.
Lockyer provided an update on his rehabilitation after being discharged from the hospital and returning home.
At the end of 2023, Luton captain Lockyer spoke publicly for the first time since his cardiac attack, stating that he will evaluate his football career in the coming year.
Lockyer provided an update on his rehabilitation after being discharged from the hospital and returning home.
Writing on Instagram, he said: “I would just like to say that I am doing very well and feeling very much myself after the cardiac arrest I suffered in Bournemouth.
“The reason I’m doing so well is all down to the heroic actions of the players, staff, doctors, and paramedics. I feel thankful that this happened to me surrounded by these heroes. They saved my life. I will never forget what you did for me.
“While I’m sad not to be involved, I feel full of pride watching the boys carry on the battle without me.
“The fighting spirit I’ve seen in the last three games has given me a much-needed lift.
“I will be doing whatever I can in whatever ways are possible to help the gaffer and the club.
“In what capacity that remains to be decided, as I’m due to meet with specialists in the new year.
“I cannot stress enough how important it is for as many people as possible to know CPR. It literally saves lives, like mine.
“Please check out the British Heart Foundation website for basics or get yourself on a course. You just never know when you might need it.
“I have been overwhelmed by the support that I have received, and I thank you all for your messages, letters, gifts, and well wishes.
“Seeing the banners on the ground and hearing my name being sung really did mean a lot to me and my family.
“Finally, I would like to thank Bournemouth, Gary Sweet, Rob Edwards, and Luton Town for the support they’ve given my family during this time.
“I hope that everyone has a very happy new year and best wishes for 2024.”
