West Ham United have confirmed that Michail Antonio has undergone surgery for a lower limb fracture following his serious car accident on Saturday afternoon.
One of West Ham’s biggest stars, Michail Antonio, was involved in a serious road accident on Saturday and is now being treated in hospital, with well wishes from the football community. .
In a brief statement on Saturday night, West Ham confirmed the news, with images emerging of a smashed silver Ferrari believed to have been in the Essex area earlier in the day.
In one image, most of the right front of the car could be seen almost torn away from the rest of the vehicle.
The striker was airlifted to hospital and fans were relieved to hear he was stable on Saturday night.
And the Hammers have now provided an update, revealing that Antonio has undergone surgery.
The statement read: “West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio has undergone surgery for a broken lower limb following a road traffic accident on Saturday afternoon.
West Ham star Michail Antonio was involved in a car accident, the Hammers confirmed
Photos of a wrecked Ferrari have emerged, reportedly showing the aftermath of the crash.
Another image appears to show the Premier League star’s wrecked vehicle.
Michail will continue to be monitored in the hospital for the next few days.
The entire Club wishes Michail a speedy recovery and would like to express its most sincere gratitude to the entire football family for the enormous support shown since yesterday’s news, as well as wholeheartedly thank the emergency services and first responders who attended. to Michael. immediately after the incident, and the medical team that continues to assist him in his recovery.
The Club will provide further updates when appropriate.
Jamaica international Antonio is in his tenth season with West Ham after joining the club from Nottingham Forest in 2015. He has scored 83 goals in 323 appearances for the London side.
The 34-year-old began his football journey with Tooting and Mitcham in non-league before moving into the professional ranks with Reading.
He has also played at Cheltenham, Southampton, Colchester and Sheffield Wednesday.
West Ham host Wolves on Monday night in the Premier League.