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Luton Captain Tom Lockyer Recovers from Cardiac Arrest, Future in Football to be Determined

Lockyer thanks 'heroes' who saved his life, emphasizes importance of CPR, and awaits meeting with specialists in the new year.

  • Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a match on December 16, has been discharged from the hospital after a successful procedure to fit an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
  • Lockyer has expressed his gratitude to the medical staff, team-mates, and fans for their support and heroic actions that saved his life.
  • He is due to meet with specialists in the new year to determine his future in football.
  • Lockyer also emphasized the importance of knowing CPR, stating that it 'literally saves lives, like mine.'
  • Luton Town has won key matches against Newcastle and Sheffield United since Lockyer's incident, which he says has given him a 'much-needed lift.'
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