Fabrice Muamba has despatched effectively needs to Luton Town defender Tom Lockyer after he suffered a cardiac arrest throughout Saturday's match towards AFC Bournemouth. Luton's Premier League conflict on the Vitality Stadium was deserted after Lockyer collapsed within the second half.

Referee Simon Hooper rushed the sport to a halt at across the hour mark after the 29-year-old fell to the ground close to the centre circle.

Luton supervisor Rob Edwards was amongst those that rushed to Lockyer to clear room for paramedics to offer remedy whereas each units of gamers had been despatched to their dressing rooms.

The Premier League later introduced the abandonment, after which Edwards was noticed in tears whereas gamers returned to the pitch to applaud supporters.

In March 2012, Muamba collapsed within the first half of an FA Cup tie between Bolton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.

The then-23-year-old's coronary heart stopped beating for 78 minutes however he astonishingly survived and has lived a fulfilled life since.

He took to X (previously Twitter) to ship his like to Lockyer after Saturday's worrying incident on the south coast.

"Wishing you a speedy recovery, Tom Lockyer. It's great to hear you are responsive and alert. Rest up, and God willing, you recover well. Thinking of you and your family today," Muamba posted.

MORE TO FOLLOW

We'll be bringing you the very newest updates, footage and video on this breaking news story.

For the newest news and breaking news go to: express.co.uk/sport/football. Stay updated with all the large headlines, footage, evaluation, opinion and video on the tales that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport - the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account - offering actual news in actual time.

We're additionally on Facebook @dailyexpresssport - providing your must-see news, options, movies and footage all through the day to love, remark and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.