Michail Antonio: West Ham forward undergoes leg surgery after traffic accident on Saturday
West Ham striker Michail Antonio was in a car accident in Essex over the weekend. The 34-year-old player has had surgery to treat a broken bone in his leg. West Ham will share more information about his condition when it's suitable. The club reported on Saturday that Antonio is currently in stable condition following the incident.
Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 15:30, UK time.
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has had surgery to fix a broken leg after being involved in a car accident on Saturday.
West Ham announced on Sunday that the 34-year-old player will be "observed in the next few days," and they will share more information about his health "when it's suitable."
The Premier League team stated: "We all hope for Michail's quick recovery and would like to sincerely thank the entire football community for their incredible support following yesterday's announcement. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the emergency responders who assisted Michail right after the incident, along with the medical team that is currently helping him on his road to recovery."
On Saturday, West Ham reported that Antonio was in a stable condition, aware, and able to communicate following the accident on Coppice Row in Epping.
Essex Police announced that their officers responded to a serious accident involving a Ferrari sports car. They are seeking witnesses and any dashcam recordings from the area.
The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service helped free a man who was stuck in his vehicle. They stated, "Emergency teams were dispatched at 1:02 PM today (Saturday) after receiving reports of a collision involving a single car."
Firefighters announced that a man was stuck in his vehicle and managed to free him by 1:45 PM. He was then handed over to the Ambulance Service for further assistance.
Jamaica Sends Best Wishes To Antonio After Crash
Antonio, who was born in London and represents Jamaica internationally, is currently in his tenth season with West Ham. He made the move to the club from Nottingham Forest back in 2015.
This season, he has played in 15 matches across all tournaments, with 11 of those being starting roles in the Premier League. He was also part of the squad during the 3-1 loss to Leicester earlier in the week, where he came off the bench in the second half.
Antonio has netted 83 goals in 323 matches for The Hammers and played a key role in their victory in the Conference League in 2023.
He started his soccer journey at Tooting and Mitcham, a non-league club, before advancing to the professional level with Reading.
Antonio has played for Cheltenham, Southampton, Colchester, and Sheffield Wednesday. He made his debut for Jamaica in 2021 and has netted five goals in 21 matches for the national team since then.
The Jamaica Football Federation issued a statement acknowledging Antonio's circumstances, and head coach Steve McClaren expressed, "On behalf of all the players, support staff, and coaching staff, I want to wish Michail a quick recovery."
"We are keeping him in our thoughts and sending our best wishes during this difficult time."
