West Ham have confirmed that their striker Michael Antonio is ‘conscious and communicating in a stable condition’ having been involved in a road traffic accident.
Antonio jouned West Ham in 2015 and has scored 83 goals in 322 games for the club having previously played for Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester, Southampton, Cheltenham and Reading.
An earlier statement from West Ham 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.’
The club’s update assuaged fears, confirming that the striker is ‘stable’ and ‘communicating’ in hospital.
‘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.’
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