West Ham Confirms Striker Michail Antonio’s Condition Following Car Accident

West Ham striker, Michail Antonio, is in stable condition after being involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club has confirmed.

The East London club released a statement on social media at 5:30 PM confirming that West Ham United striker Michail Antonio was involved in a road traffic accident today.

The entire Club extends its thoughts and prayers to Michail, along with his family and friends during this difficult time.

West Ham also said that they would provide updates in due course and did so just over an hour later, confirming that the striker was in hospital but was conscious and in stable condition.

“West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area,” said the club.

“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.”

Antonio Career Path

Antonio joined West Ham from Nottingham Forest in 2015 and has since made 322 appearances for the Hammers.

The English-born Jamaica international has scored 83 goals for the East London club in all competitions.

Antonio began his career with Tooting & Mitcham United, breaking into their senior squad in the 2008/09 season.

He quickly joined Reading, where he spent three years before signing with Sheffield Wednesday in 2012 following a successful loan spell.