West Ham striker, Michail Antonio, was involved in a road traffic accident yesterday _(Image: Jonathan Brady)_
WEST Ham striker, Michail Antonio, has undergone leg surgery following serious Ferrari crash in Epping, according to Premier League club.
Antonio was involved in a serious single car crash yesterday afternoon.
Born in London, Antonio has made more than 20 appearances for Jamaica's national team _(Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)_ A statement posted by West Ham to Twitter/X revealed that the 34-year-old striker had 'undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture' following the crash on Coppice Row, Epping.
The full statement said: "West Ham United can confirm Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture following a road traffic accident on Saturday afternoon.
"Michail will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days.
"Everyone at the Club wishes Michail a speedy recovery and wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the football family at large for the overwhelming support shown since yesterday’s news, as well as extending a heartfelt thank you to the emergency services and first responders who attended to Michail in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and the medical team who continue to aid him in his recovery.
"The Club will provide further updates when appropriate".
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Essex Police confirmed that they responded to a single vehicle collision involving a Ferrari on Coppice Row, Epping at around 1pm on Saturday.
Images posted to social media appear to show a silver Ferrari car with significant damage to the front end.
Born in London, Antonio has made more than 20 appearances for Jamaica's national team and has become a key player for West Ham in recent seasons.
Several Premier League clubs responded to a previous statement released by West Ham on Saturday evening, with Antonio's former club, Nottingham Forest saying: "The thoughts of everyone at Nottingham Forest are with Michail, his family and friends".