West Ham Players Show Support to Michail Antonio After Horror Car Crash

West Ham players show their support for teammate Michail Antonio following his serious injury in a car crash by wearing warm-up shirts with the striker’s name and number on the back before their crucial Premier League game against Wolves.

The Jamaica forward, 34, sustained a serious leg injury after a horrific road traffic accident near Theydon Bois, Essex, on Saturday afternoon. The West Ham striker was stuck in his Ferrari for nearly an hour after colliding with a tree in Essex, after which he was hospitalized and kept under close supervision.

"West Ham United’s players will show their support for teammate Michail Antonio at London Stadium on Monday evening, following his road traffic accident on Saturday. "The Hammers striker underwent surgery on a lower limb fracture on Sunday, and is currently recovering in hospital. He remains in everyone’s thoughts as he continues his rehabilitation. "Everyone at the Club would like to reiterate their heartfelt thanks to the first responders, emergency services, air ambulance staff and the NHS for the incredible support given to Michail in the wake of the accident. "Ahead of Monday’s Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers, which kicks-off at 8pm, the players will warm-up in special ‘Antonio 9’ shirts, as well as walking out in tops adorning the striker’s name. "The Club will auction off the walk-out tops, with each one signed by every member of the squad, including Michail. In addition, every match-worn shirt from the Wolves fixture will also be auctioned, each signed by their respective squad member. "All proceeds raised from the auction will be split between the NHS and Air Ambulances UK Charity, the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s Air Ambulance charities. All proceeds will also be matched by the Club’s Board."

An official statement posted on the club's website read:

Surgeons operated on Antonio on Sunday to deal with a lower limb fracture after he was found in a car wreckage by a dog walker. The striker is currently recovering in the hospital and being monitored by doctors. Further details about his rehabilitation are yet to be revealed, but it has been reported that the accident might force Antonio to early retirement from the game following the crash. 

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen and his teammates have backed Michail Antonio to come back “stronger” from his horror car crash.