Christian Eriksen advises Tom Lockyer to ‘trust doctor’s judgment’ after cardiac arrest during Bournemouth match, says Man Utd player

The recent incident involving Luton skipper Tom Lockyer collapsing on the pitch at Bournemouth due to a cardiac arrest has sent shockwaves through the footballing community. In light of this alarming event, Christian Eriksen, who suffered a similar episode at Euro 2020, has offered valuable advice to his fellow footballer. In this article, we explore Eriksen’s words of wisdom to Lockyer and the importance of respecting doctors’ decisions when dealing with such serious health issues. We also delve into the response from the football world and the handling of the situation by the media.

Luton skipper Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during the team’s match against Bournemouth on Saturday, resulting in the game being abandoned with a 1-1 score. The 29-year-old was rushed to the hospital and is currently stable but still undergoing tests and scans as part of his recovery. Lockyer had previously experienced a similar situation at Wembley in May and had received clearance to continue playing.

In response to Lockyer’s ordeal, Christian Eriksen, who also suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020, advised the Luton captain to carefully consider the advice of medical professionals and make the best decision for his health. Eriksen stressed the importance of respecting the doctors’ decisions and taking the time to focus on recovery.

The incident at Bournemouth led to the match being abandoned, with Luton manager Rob Edwards quickly responding to get the players off the pitch for medical attention. The handling of the situation by the BBC on Match of the Day was praised, with presenter Gary Lineker sending best wishes to Lockyer and acknowledging the traumatic nature of the event.