Tom Lockyer Cleared to Resume Playing After Cardiac Arrest
He is currently a free agent after Luton declined to renew his contract.
Overview
- The 30-year-old announced his medical clearance on the Feast of Football podcast on October 7 after what he called a long road back.
- He has not played since suffering a cardiac arrest during Luton Town’s Premier League match at Bournemouth on December 16, 2023, having also collapsed in the 2023 play-off final.
- His rehabilitation included two ankle surgeries and a gradual return to training.
- Luton permitted him to use club facilities after his release, and he built minutes with outings against Chelmsford City, Reading’s under-21s and a Barnet youth side.
- Lockyer has 16 Wales caps, last appearing in November 2023, and any return for club or country will depend on securing a deal and selection, with the defender praising Craig Bellamy’s approach.