LONDON — West Ham forward Michail Antonio sent a message to fans of the Premier League club on Tuesday after being released from hospital while he continues his recovery following a car accident in early December.
“Happy New Year. I’ll be back on the pitch soon,” Antonio wrote in a message posted on the club’s official website.
Jamaica international Antonio, 34, required surgery for a fractured lower extremity following a single-vehicle accident outside London on December 7 and is expected to undergo a lengthy rehabilitation period.
“Every year around this time, I get asked what I’m thankful for,” Antonio said in his message. “Every year we struggle to find the right words,” he said. “But this year, I know exactly what I’m grateful for: being alive.”
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui previously called the result of the clash a “miracle”.
Antonio thanked everyone who helped him, including the emergency services and air ambulance, as well as “everyone from top to bottom at West Ham United FC”.
He has made more than 300 appearances for West Ham since joining from Nottingham Forest in 2015 and played in all 14 games this season before the incident.
In the first game after the accident, West Ham players wore Antonio 9 shirts ahead of kick-off against Wolves at the London Stadium, and the kit, signed by players including Antonio, was auctioned off to NHS and Air for around $75,000. Ambulance UK.
West Ham said in a statement on Tuesday: “Everyone at the club would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders, emergency services, ambulance staff and the NHS for the incredible support they have given Michael following the accident.” .
2024-12-31 21:09:19
West Ham discharge Michail Antonio from hospital 'thankful to be alive' after car crash
