The Premier League game between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town was abandoned on Saturday after the visiting captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch.
Lockyer, 29, fell to the ground in the 59th minute and the players returned to the dressing rooms six minutes later. It was later declared that the game was suspended as the Luton skipper was receiving medical attention.
"The Premier League encounter between Bournemouth and Luton was abandoned after Hatters captain Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. He was treated by the medical staff before being stretchered off. There was concern around the ground, with the centre-back also collapsing during the playoff final win against Coventry last season. The Hatters had taken the lead inside three minutes through Adebayo. Doughty," the Google commentary of the game said.
Here is a look at some of the reactions to the unfortunate incident.
Luton Town FC:
The fixture between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town has been suspended.
All our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer at this time.
We all hope and pray for our leader and captain Tom Lockyer, who is thankfully responsive and has been taken to hospital.
We don’t know the full extent of what happened and what the next steps are at this stage, but we thank Bournemouth and the medical staff on both sides for their immediate response, which was absolutely amazing.
We are sorry to all supporters present that players from both sides were in no state of mind to continue with the game after seeing their much-loved team-mate and friend taken off like that, and staff could not carry on with managing the game in such circumstances having had to deal with the situation.
We thank everyone for the wonderful applause and singing of Locks’ name inside the stadium at such a difficult time.
Now is the time for all of our players, staff and supporters to come together as we always do and give our love and support to Tom and his family.
Our thoughts are with him and them all.
Premier League:
The Premier League match between Bournemouth and Luton has been abandoned due to a player medical incident.
Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all players involved in today’s match.
AFC Bournemouth:
Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and everyone at Luton Town.
Gary Lineker (Former player and football pundit):
Reports coming in that Tom Lockyer is now alert and responsive. Thank heavens.
David de Gea (Former Manchester United player):
Ashley Young (Everton):
Thoughts and Prayers with Tom Lockyer and his family.
John Terry (England great):
Praying for Tom Lockyer.