🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: West Ham confirm striker Michail Antonio today has been confirm as …

In a statement, the Hammers said the forward had been treated for a lower limb fracture after the accident yesterday and “will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days”.

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery after a car crash, the club has confirmed.

In a statement, the Hammers said Antonio had been treated for a lower limb fracture after the accident yesterday and “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 east London club said.

Antonio, 34, was born in London and has made more than 20 appearances for Jamaica’s national team, scoring five goals.

He has been a key player for West Ham in recent seasons.

With 68 goals in the Premier League – England’s top flight – he is the club’s top scorer in the competition, ahead of club legend Paolo Di Canio on 47.

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