During the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium, there were concerning scenes as Luton Town’s captain, Tom Lockyer, collapsed on the pitch. The incident occurred just 11 minutes into the game, as Lockyer tumbled to the ground off the ball. The Hatters skipper was immediately attended to by medical staff and was stretchered off the pitch. Lockyer’s teammates looked visibly worried as he received treatment on the field. The cause of his collapse and substitution remains unclear at this time.
Despite the unsettling situation, Lockyer was conscious when he left the pitch and was taken to the medical room. Reports suggest that his parents were with him during this time. Ex-Premier League striker Dean Ashton commented on the incident during talkSPORT’s live commentary, stating that it was not great for the players on the pitch and that they needed to focus on the game ahead.
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