West Ham has provided three updates since their forward, Michail Antonio, was involved in a terrible traffic accident that resulted in the Jamaican breaking his lower limb.
In the club’s third update, following the second update which revealed he was responding to treatment, it stated that Antonio has now successfully undergone surgery on his limb. Further updates will be provided in due course.
“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.”
The News Chronicle updated its website with the club’s first announcement about the accident and will provide further details as it monitors the situation.
