What's happened
Tom Lockyer, Luton Town captain, has been discharged from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match against Bournemouth.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of medical staff and emergency protocols in football, and raises questions about the screening processes for heart conditions in sports.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the anger of Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder at team news leaks undermining the team's Premier League survival bid. The Guardian, The Times, and Sky News provide updates on Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer's discharge from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match against Bournemouth. The Independent and The Times also discuss the importance of heart screenings in sports, with former England cricketer James Taylor emphasizing the need for improved screening protocols.
How we got here
Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch during a Premier League match against Bournemouth and was discharged from the hospital after being fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. This incident follows a previous collapse during Luton's Championship play-off final in May.
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