West Ham have confirmed Michail Antonio was involved in road traffic accident _(Image: PA)_
West Ham striker Michail Antonio is under hospital supervision after he was involved in a car accident.
West Ham United confirmed that the 34-year-old was involved in a “road traffic accident” today (December 7).
The Club expressed their “thoughts and prayers” to Antonio and his family and friends.
In an earlier statement on X, West Ham United said: “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.”
West Ham later confirmed that Antonio is in a stable condition and that the accident happened in the Essex area.
Antonio is conscious and communicating while under close supervision at a hospital in central London.
The Club has asked that everyone respect the privacy of Antonio and his family.
The Club will issue a further update in due course.
In a new statement on X, West Ham United said: “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 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.