West Ham issue statement after Michail Antonio involved in road traffic accident
Updated 16:48 7 Dec 2024 GMTPublished 16:37 7 Dec 2024 GMT
West Ham issued a statement after rumours claimed Michail Antonio was involved in a car crash in Essex.
West Ham star Michail Antonio has been involved in a car crash on Saturday, it has been confirmed.
A photo circulated showing a Ferrari completely smashed and ruined in woodland and though there was no confirmation the car belonged to him, West Ham fan accounts speculated that Antonio was the driver of the vehicle.
Shortly after, West Ham issued a full statement confirming Antonio had been involved in an accident and has their "thoughts and prayers". They also said they would inform fans of any updates on his situation.
The statement read: "West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time. The Club will issue an update in due course."
On social media, West Ham supporters poured in with well wishes for one of their most popular players.
The Irons are next in action on Monday when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers at the London Stadium.
SPORTbible has reached out to Antonio's representatives for comment.
More to follow...
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