West Ham has offered a fresh update on Michail Antonio, with the striker undergoing surgery on a fractured lower limb after he was involved in a car crash on Saturday.
In a statement, his club extended a “heartfelt thank you” to emergency services workers and those who aided the striker.
West Ham said Antonio will be “monitored over the coming days” in hospital.
The Jamaican international, 34, was involved in a crash while driving his Ferrari in Epping, and was airlifted to a hospital in central London after being released from the car by the fire service.
Michail Antonio Update As Striker Undergoes Surgery
Having been airlifted to hospital, Antonio was confirmed to be in a stable condition.
West Ham said on Twitter (now X): “West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area.
“Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.
“At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family. The Club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course.”
Since then, it has been confirmed that the striker underwent surgery on a lower limb fracture.
With so much damage visible to Antonio’s car, it is excellent news that he is in a stable condition.
The full extent of his injuries are not yet known, but we hope he is able to make a full and swift recovery.
Michail Antonio is West Ham’s all-time leading Premier League scorer, netting 68 times in 268 appearances.
So far this season, he has scored once in 11 starts in the league. West Ham’s next match is on Monday 9 December, when they host Wolves.
