Tom Lockyer update: Luton Town captain 'alert and responsive' as he's taken to hospital after worrying collapse - Premier League club thanks 'absolutely amazing' medical staff for swift response

Bournemouth's club doctor offered a positive update on Luton captain Lockyer after he collapsed on the pitch and was stretchered off at the Vitality Stadium. The match between the two Premier League sides was called off after the distressing incident that saw paramedics race onto the pitch in the second half to attend to the 29-year-old. Bournemouth's doctor confirmed that Lockyer was "alert and responsive" after being taken off the pitch.

"We all hope and pray for our leader and captain Tom Lockyer, who is thankfully responsive and has been taken to hospital," Luton wrote in a statement.

"We don’t know the full extent of what happened and what the next steps are at this stage, but we thank Bournemouth and the medical staff on both sides for their immediate response, which was absolutely amazing.

"We are sorry to all supporters present that players from both sides were in no state of mind to continue with the game after seeing their much-loved team-mate and friend taken off like that, and staff could not carry on with managing the game in such circumstances having had to deal with the situation.

"We thank everyone for the wonderful applause and singing of Locks’ name inside the stadium at such a difficult time. Now is the time for all of 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 them all."

"We’re relieved to hear Tom is responsive," Bournemouth's update read. "Our thoughts will continue to be with Tom and his family at this time. We’d like to thank all the medical staff for their quick action as well as everyone inside the stadium for their support and unity during a difficult moment."

The football world was quick to send prayers and support to Lockyer. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was thankful for the positive update.

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Everton defender Ashley Young, former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, John Terry and the Welsh national team also posted message of support on social media in the immediate aftermath of the serious incident.

Lockyer collapsed just before the hour mark, with the game level at 1-1. The midfielder also collapsed back in May in the Championship play-off final against Coventry. He was taken to hospital but discharged four days later and was able to return to Luton and captain the team after their promotion to the Premier League. Lockyer signed a new contract at Luton in the summer and has made over 100 appearances for the club since singing from Charlton in 2020.

The Luton star was taken to hospital and will be checked out before it can be determined how severe the issue is and how long he will be kept out of action for the Premier League side.