West Ham United Pays Tribute to Michail Antonio After Serious Car Accident

In a heartfelt display of solidarity, West Ham United players paid tribute to their teammate Michail Antonio before their Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The squad donned shirts emblazoned with Antonio's name and number during the pre-match warm-up, expressing support for the forward who is recovering in the hospital after a serious car accident.

The 34-year-old Antonio was involved in a collision on Saturday, where his vehicle struck a tree, leaving him trapped for over 45 minutes. Emergency services worked diligently to extricate him, after which he was airlifted to a hospital. Antonio underwent surgery for a lower limb fracture and is currently in stable condition.

West Ham United confirmed Antonio's status, stating he was conscious upon hospital arrival and has since undergone successful surgery. In a gesture of support, the club announced plans to auction the tribute shirts worn during the warm-up, with proceeds going to charity. Each shirt will be signed by Antonio and the respective player who wore it.

During the match, West Ham fans showed their support by applauding in the ninth minute, honoring Antonio's shirt number. The club expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans and the football community during this challenging time.