MADRID, 20 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Premier League decided this Wednesday to repeat in its entirety the match between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town, corresponding to matchday 17 of the league tournament, which was suspended last Saturday due to the cardiac arrest of the player Tom Lockyer on the same field.
This was indicated by the Premier Board of Directors “after the medical emergency” experienced at the Vitality Stadium by Lockyer, who fainted during the 59th minute and with the score at 1-1. “The match will be rescheduled for later in the season, with a date to be confirmed in consultation with the relevant parties,” the press release added.
“The decision to abandon the match in the 59th minute was made collectively between the referees, players, coaches of both clubs and the Premier League,” said the Board of Directors of the English tournament, alluding to how they had acted after the captain's mishap. of Luton.
The press release underlined the Premier League's gratitude “to the medical staff and everyone involved for their swift actions in responding to what was an extremely upsetting situation for everyone.”
“We wish Tom a continued recovery and our thoughts are with him, his family and all the members of Luton Town, concluded the Premier on their website. Last Saturday, both the Luton and Bournemouth footballers jumped onto the pitch excited to thank the public for their support after confirming the suspension.