Michail Antonio undergoes surgery on a lower-limb fracture
UPDATE: West Ham forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower-limb fracture following a road traffic accident on Saturday. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.
West Ham forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower-limb fracture following a road traffic accident on Saturday.
Antonio, 34, was taken to hospital in London following the incident in Epping, Essex, with images circulating online of a heavily damaged Ferrari.
A club statement 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 siince 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."
