AFC Wimbledon star Sam Hutchinson had heart surgery after suffering complications following a League Two clash against Grimsby.
The ex-Chelsea man was taken to hospital after scoring the goal that clinched the Wobbles’ place in the play-offs on May 3.
The 35-year-old defender played the full 90 minutes of AFC Wimbledon’s 1-0 win at fellow play-off chasers Grimsby.
And his 52nd close range effort secured a first round clash with Notts County.
But Hutchinson was forced to miss the Dons’ first leg 1-0 win on Saturday after undergoing heart surgery in London.
But the former Cobham complained of a “really tight chest” in his post-match interview.
He said: “To be fair, I felt like rubbish during the game for some reason. I had a really tight chest.
“I wanted to come off in the first six minutes but I had to battle on line an old warhorse.”
Hutchinson was taken to hospital on the journey back from Blundell Park where he was treated and assessed in Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital in Nottingham.
A club statement read: “Sam then had a successful procedure at the end of last week in London and he now has a clear return to play plan in place.
“Everyone at Wimbledon extends their best wishes to Sam who is now recovering at home with his family.
“Hutchinson has played a key part of the team’s success this season.
“Whilst he is recovering, Sam continues to have an impact on the squad and we are hopeful we can end the season positively for Sam.
“The club would like to place on record their sincere thanks for the support and care provided at Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital in Nottingham, as well as Cleveland Hospital in London.”
After coming through the ranks at Chelsea, Hutchinson made just five appearances for the first team between 2007 and 2014.
He was loaned out to Nottingham Forest and Vitesse Arnhem during that time before joining Sheffield Wednesday.
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