Former Manchester United winger Tahith Chong collapsed on the pitch during Luton's clash with Plymouth at Home Park on Friday.
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- Chong collapses in first half
- Able to walk off the pitch with medics
- Luton offer positive update after match
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Chong went down on the edge of the penalty area just before half-time after taking a blow to the head during the Championship game. The 24-year-old lay motionless on the pitch and was treated quickly by medics who rushed to his aid. A stretcher was brought onto the field but fortunately Chong was able to walk off the pitch accompanied by the medical staff.
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WHAT HAS BEEN SAID
Luton manager Rob Edwards offered a positive update afterwards. He told reporters: "He’s up and about and fine. So we’ll see the extent of it concussion wise. He was a bit sore but he’s fine."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Chong came through the Manchester United academy but failed to break into the first team on a regular basis at Old Trafford and moved on to Birmingham in 2022 and then to Luton a year later. The winger has featured in all of Luton's Championship games so far as the Hatters aim to return to the Premier League following relegation last season.
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WHAT NEXT FOR LUTON
Luton ended up losing the game to Wayne Rooney's side 3-1 and sit down in 16th place in the table, while Plymouth climb above them and into 13th on eight points after seven games played.
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