West Ham star Michail Antonio has surgery after Essex crash

Antonio will remain under hospital supervision <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Antonio will remain under hospital supervision (Image: PA)
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West Ham striker Michail Antonio has "undergone surgery" after he was in a car accident.

Antonio was in a car accident in Essex yesterday (December 7).

It has been confirmed that he is in a “stable” condition and is currently under close hospital supervision.

West Ham United said today (December 8) that the 34-year-old has undergone surgery and will continue to be monitored in hospital for an indefinite period.

The club has wished Antonio a “speedy recovery” and expressed gratitude to the emergency services.

In a statement on X, West Ham United said: “West Ham United can confirm Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture following a road traffic accident on Saturday afternoon.

“Michail will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days.

“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 will provide further updates when appropriate.”

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