Michail Antonio Hospitalised Following Car Accident; Undergoes Surgery for Fractured Limb

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio is recovering in hospital after being involved in a car accident on Saturday afternoon. The 34-year-old is in a stable condition and has undergone surgery for a lower limb fracture, the club confirmed in a statement on Sunday.

Antonio was driving in Essex when the incident occurred, involving what police believe to be a single-vehicle collision with a Ferrari. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 12:50 pm on Coppice Row in Epping, where the forward was treated before being transported to a central London hospital.

West Ham’s Statement and Antonio’s Condition

West Ham issued an update on Antonio’s condition, assuring fans that he is “conscious and communicating” while under close observation in hospital. Their latest statement on Sunday read:

“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 expresses its sincere gratitude to the football family for the overwhelming support shown since yesterday’s news. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to the emergency services and first responders who attended to Michail in the immediate aftermath of the incident and to the medical team aiding his recovery.”

The club has requested privacy for Antonio and his family during this time.