Luton goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski says the players have seen a “human side” to manager Rob Edwards since Tom Lockyer suffered cardiac arrest and the team is determined to win for their captain.
He said he was doing it.
The centre-back collapsed during an abandoned match at Bournemouth earlier this month.
He is currently recuperating at his home with a device to treat his dangerous and irregular heart rhythm.
Since this incident, Luton have recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since being promoted to the Premier League, defeating Newcastle at home and Sheffield United away on Boxing Day.
They will host Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
Exclusive: ‘We all look out for each other’ – Luton boss Edwards talks about trying to ’embody’ Lockyer.
Exclusive: ‘We all look out for each other’ – Luton boss Edwards talks about trying to ’embody’ Lockyer.
‘We all care about each other’ – Luton manager Edwards on trying to ’embody’ Lockyer 14 hours ago Kaminsky continues to be in contact with Lockyer, players and coaching staff He is one of the players and his T-shirt also displays his name during pregame warm-ups.
“It’s been a roller coaster, but the most important thing is that Tom is safe,” Kaminsky told TNT Sports.
“He’s doing everything right now to feel good.
We wanted to get Tom two wins, but we’re still fighting to stay in the league.
“The strength of the team is We were always in agreement, but when something like this happened, we felt there was no excuse.
“We have to do it for him because he has been part of this team for a long time and is one of the main reasons why we are here and why Luton are in the Premier League.
“He’s a top-notch player.
person in the group.
“I know he’s watching.
If we do it well, we’ll be back if he decides to do it when the experts say they’ve given him the green light.
We wish him the best of luck.
” Captain Lockyer of Luton suffered a cardiac arrest and was discharged from hospital.
Luton scored a thrilling victory with his five goals, sealing relegation with a six-point game.
The abandoned Premier League duel between Bournemouth and Luton is replayed in full.
Kaminsky only moved to Luton in the summer after impressing at Blackburn, but both Lockyer and Edwards have already made a positive impression on him.
The manager was praised for his response to the incident, and for saying he wanted his players to “embody the spirit” of their captain.
“We’ve always seen the human side of those in charge, and we’ve seen a little bit of that in the last few weeks.
“He showed us his emotions, which is good as a manager sometimes.
He got his message straight.
“He fought back tears against Bournemouth I think we had a hard time.
You don’t usually see that kind of behavior from a coach, but it really touched our hearts.
” Kaminski has received much praise for his performances since leaving the second division and has become a regular for the Belgium national team, but the 31-year-old has turned this into a positive that he can use on the pitch.
It was given to me.
Has not played in an official match yet – Participated in an international match.
The former Gento goalkeeper hopes to remain in Domenico Tadesco’s thoughts ahead of next summer’s European Championship in Germany.
“I’m feeling good and confident.
I’m really happy to be part of the Championship because I know what it’s like to play in England,” said Kaminski, who contributed.
