West Ham United have confirmed that forward Michail Antonio is in a stable condition after he was involved in a car accident earlier on Saturday, Afrosport reports.
No details about the exact cause of the accident have been revealed but the Hammers did announce on X that the accident happened in the Essex area, East of England.
He is presently in hospital in Central London and is conscious and communicating.
“West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area” read the statement.
“Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.
“At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family.
“The Club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course.”
West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area.
Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital.
At this difficult time, we…
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Premier League clubs have responded to the post since the accident occurred, sending their well wishes to Antonio.
West Ham are set to play Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night.
