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West Ham United striker Michail Antonio was involved in a road traffic accident on on Saturday, December 7. The London-based club has released a statement confirming the news and sending wishes to the 34-year-old striker and his family.
Images emerged at midday on Saturday of a smashed Ferrari rumoured to belong to the Jamaica international. West Ham did not confirm the extent of the striker's involvement in their statement, but promised to provide updates as the news progresses.
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Michail Antonio had previously been involved in a car crash on Christmas day in 2019 in South London. The West Ham man escaped unhurt at the time.
Antonio is West Ham's all-time Premier League top goalscorer, having scored 68 goals for the club in the top-flight since joining them from Nottingham Forest in 2015. The veteran striker was part of the squad that won the UEFA Europa Conference League under David Moyes in 2023.
Michail Antonio has scored one goal and provided one assist in 15 appearances across all competitions for the Hammers this season as he is struggling for form. The Jamaica international would have expected to be involved for his side when they take on Wolves in the Premier League on Monday.
Antonio has played in multiple positions for West Ham since arriving at the club from Forest for a reported £7 million. With 83 goals to his name for the club, the striker is a legend in East London. The club's fans have been sending their prayers and best wishes on social media for his safety after the accident.
Michail Antonio featured for West Ham against Leicester City
Jamaica international Michail Antonio was in action for West Ham United as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Leicester City in the Premier League on Tuesday. The 34-year-old made his 15th appearance for the Hammers as they suffered their seventh defeat of the season.
Antonio played 28 minutes in the game for Julen Lopetegui's side, coming on in the second half for Tomas Soucek. The striker attempted just one shot in his time on the pitch as his side slumped to a defeat.
