West Ham’s striker Michail Antonio, on Saturday, was involved in a road traffic accident, as confirmed by the Premier League club.
In their statement, West Ham United expressed their support, saying: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family, and friends during this difficult time.”
Currently, there is no information regarding the player’s condition or specifics about the incident.
Note that West Ham United are scheduled to face Wolves in their next Premier League match on Monday, December 9, at 20:00 GMT.
Michail Antonio, aged 34, joined West Ham United from Nottingham Forest in 2015 and has made significant contributions to the team, scoring 68 goals in 268 league appearances.
Several clubs, including Premier League teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, have extended their best wishes to Antonio via social media in response to West Ham’s statement. The Premier League also emphasized that the thoughts and prayers of everyone in the organization are with Antonio and his loved ones.
As West Ham’s top Premier League scorer, Antonio boasts a remarkable 68 career top-flight goals for the club. This season, he has scored one goal in 15 appearances, with his latest effort coming during a 4-1 triumph against Ipswich earlier in October.