Michail Antonio breaks silence after devastating West Ham blow

01/01/2025 04:11 AM

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has taken to social media to share an update on his well-being after breaking his leg in a serious car accident.

The 34-year-old was discharged from hospital on Tuesday (December 31), three weeks after undergoing surgery on the broken leg sustained in the accident.

Antonio had to be extricated from his Ferrari after becoming trapped in the accident in Epping, Essex, and was subsequently transported to a central London hospital.

The striker is expected to be out of action for at least a year while he recovers from the broken leg with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.

According to the Times, West Ham are still looking to extend Antonio’s contract with the club depending on how he recovers.

West Ham ace Michail Antonio “grateful for being alive” after horror car accident

Antonio remains a key member of the West Ham squad, starting 11 of his 15 games across all competitions, scoring one goal, and providing one assist in his 874 minutes of action.

The Jamaica international took to Instagram to send an emotional message to the West Ham fans, saying: “Every year around this time, I'm asked what I'm grateful for, and every year I've struggled to find the right words. But this year, I know exactly what I'm grateful for: being alive.

“I want to take a moment to acknowledge something I've come to realise—I've spent so many years taking life for granted.

“I made plans for the next day, the next year, always assuming tomorrow was guaranteed. I've seen close friends pass away, witnessed others face near-death experiences, and even then, I didn't fully grasp just how precious life is.

“What I've been through recently has opened my eyes. Life is fragile, and every single moment matters. I'm so grateful to God for giving me the strength to keep going and for allowing me to still be here.

“To the emergency services, the NHS, The Air Ambulance, everyone at the Royal London and Cromwell hospitals and everyone from top to bottom at West Ham United FC.

“The medical team, The board, all of the staff, my teammates and the amazing West Ham fans… I honestly could not have got through this without you.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“To my loved ones who stood by my side throughout everything, I can't express how much you mean to me.

“Lastly, to the whole football community thank you for all the love and support you've shown me. It has truly meant the world. I love you all and I am endlessly grateful for every one of you. Happy new year- and I'll be back on that pitch soon.”

West Ham’s 5-0 defeat to Liverpool in their previous Premier League fixture sees them placed in 13th, with six wins, five draws, eight defeats, and 23 points from their 19 games.

Julen Lopetegui’s side start 2025 with a bang as they travel to Man City on Saturday (December 4) for their first game of the new year.

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