Antonio will be monitored in hospital over the coming days
striker Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a leg fracture after the striker was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday afternoon.
The club said after it was revealed he was in a “stable condition” and “communicating” after the crash. “Everyone at the club wishes Michail a speedy recovery and wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the football family at large for the overwhelming support shown since yesterday’s news, as well as extending a heartfelt thank you to the emergency services and first responders who attended to Michail in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and the medical team who continue to aid him in his recovery,” the club said.
The London-born forward, who represents Jamaica at international level, has been with the Hammers since 2015, playing 323 matches and scoring 83 goals.He hosts a BBC podcast with Newcastle striker Callum Wilson called “The Footballer’s Football Podcast”, and has gradually increased his media profile in the latter years of his career.
West Ham are scheduled to play next against Wolves on Monday night, a match which has been dubbed “El Sackico” as both Lopetegui and Wolves boss Gary O’Neil are reportedlyDIANE MORGAN
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