Luton captain collapses on the pitch
In the middle of the game between Bournemouth and Luton Town, Tom Lockyer collapses on the pitch and requires medical attention. After an interruption lasting several minutes, the match was abandoned. The Luton captain only underwent heart surgery in the summer. He is "awake and responsive".
Luton Town's game at AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League had to be abandoned on Saturday after Luton captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch in the second half. The player was treated on the pitch midway through the second half.
After a few minutes, he was stretchered off the pitch to the applause of the fans. He was "awake and responsive", according to the BBC. The 29-year-old Lockyer had already collapsed in the play-off final against Coventry City in May and was admitted to hospital at the time. He underwent heart surgery and was subsequently given the green light to continue his career.
After the match was abandoned by referee Simon Hooper following minutes of stoppage time, both teams returned to the pitch and applauded the crowd, who responded to the gesture with applause on all four sides of the stadium.
Luton coach Rob Edwards was on the verge of tears. He also thanked the crowd on the verge of tears, while a "Thank You" formed on his lips, reported the Guardian. Then he slapped his chest.
Manchester City stumble against Palace
Triple winners Manchester City missed out on second place on matchday 17. Team manager Pep Guardiola's side were without injured goal-guarantor Erling Haaland and could not get past Crystal Palace 2:2 (1:0).
Jack Grealish (24) and Wilson Lewis (54) scored the goals for the Citizens. Ex-Mainzer Jean-Philippe Mateta (76) scored the equalizer for the visitors, Michael Olise (90.+5) scored the equalizer. Man City are three points behind leaders Liverpool FC (37 points) in fourth place with coach Jürgen Klopp.
The Reds face record champions Manchester United on Sunday. Arsenal FC (36), who play Brighton & Hove Albion at home, will be looking to keep pace with Liverpool. Chelsea FC kept the upper hand at home against Sheffield Wednesday with 2:0 (0:0). Cole Palmer (54) and Nicolas Jackson (61) scored for the Blues.
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Despite the absence of goal-guarantor Erling Haaland due to injury, Premier League champions Manchester City were unable to secure a win against Crystal Palace, settling for a 2:2 draw. Meanwhile, in the English Premier League, the premiere soccer league, Luton Town's game against AFC Bournemouth had to be abandoned due to the collapse of Luton captain Tom Lockyer in the second half.
Source: www.ntv.de
