West Ham have confirmed that their star striker Michail Antonio has undergone surgery and is in hospital following road traffic accident.
Antonio, 34, is facing a long recovery from a lower limb fracture. West Ham’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer and the Jamaican international was involved in the accident on Saturday, December 7.
West Ham said soon after the accident in Essex that Antonio was “conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.” On Sunday, the London club revealed the surgery.
Below is the statement from the club in full, as West Ham are next in action when they host Wolves on Monday.
West Ham statement on Michail Antonio
“West Ham United can confirm Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture following a road traffic accident on Saturday afternoon (7 December 2024).
“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.”
