We wish Luke Berry a speedy recovery.
Luton Town’s League Two game against Colchester United was just moments old when Berry’s leg was seemingly broken badly in an awkward tackle.
Berry’s leg was caught after he went to ground to challenge for the ball and it immediately became clear that the injury was a serious one.
After the Luton medical team acknowledged the severity of the injury, a decision was made to pull both sets of players off the pitch so that the midfielder could receive treatment.
Terrible injury to #LutonTown player Luke Berry in their game at #Colu! Doesn’t look good. Players called off. From my seat a bad leg break of some description! @SkySportsNews @BBCSport pic.twitter.com/HM9x988hPu
— Michael Richards (@MrMJRichards) March 30, 2018
A nine-minute delay followed as Berry was made as comfortable as possible and he was taken straight to hospital when Luke Gambin replaced him.
The teams were allowed time to warm up again before the game was restarted although Luton’s players were understandably shaken by the injury to their teammate as they conceded two goals in the opening half hour.
You can see Luke Berry’s leg on the TV pictures. There’s no way to say it without being graphic, but it is hanging the wrong way 😔
— Luton Town Fans (@LutonTownFans) March 30, 2018
The suspected leg break is expected to keep Berry, who signed for Luton last summer, out of action for several months.
Well-wishes have been pouring in for the unfortunate midfielder as he begins a lengthy recovery process.
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Horrible injury today to @LutonTown player Luke Berry! He's had a fantastic season for The Hatters. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery! ⚽️
— Chris Milligan (@ChrisMilliganUK) March 30, 2018
We'r all in shock but it's still 45 min to be played so we've to TURN IT AROUND FOR Luke Berry….c'mon lads and give Luke something to smile about 👍🏻
— Thomas Palmgren (@ThomasPalmgren2) March 30, 2018
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Get well soon luke berry 🙏😳
— satinder singh (@bullyred) March 30, 2018
Heard about @LutonTown player Luke Berry hoping for a speedy recovery for him and hope he is back in football very soon no player should ever have to suffer a broken leg like that
— Anthony Clachan (@Clachan1GK) March 30, 2018
