West Ham United ahead Michail Antonio is in a “steady situation” in hospital after a automobile crash, the membership have confirmed.

In a press release, the Hammers mentioned their “ideas and prayers” had been with Antonio, his mates and his household, later including he was “acutely aware and speaking”.

The east London membership doesn’t have a match on Saturday and host Wolves on Monday night.

“West Ham United can affirm that Michail Antonio is in a steady situation following a street site visitors accident this afternoon within the Essex space,” the membership mentioned.

“Michail is acutely aware and speaking and is at present underneath shut supervision at a central London hospital.”

The Hammers requested for Antonio’s privateness to be revered at this “tough time”, including: “The membership will make no additional remark this night, however will challenge an extra replace sooner or later.”

The 34-year-old footballer, who was born in London, has made greater than 20 appearances for Jamaica’s nationwide workforce, scoring 5 targets, and has been a key participant for West Ham in current seasons.

With 68 targets within the Premier League – England’s prime flight – he’s West Ham’s prime scorer within the competitors, forward of membership legend Paolo Di Canio on 47.

A number of different golf equipment have responded to West Ham’s assertion on social media, together with his former aspect Nottingham Forest posting the “ideas of everybody” are with Antonio.

Fellow Premier League outfit Fulham mentioned the membership sends “finest needs”, whereas Bournemouth posted “sending our like to Michail” underneath West Ham’s assertion.

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Antonio started his profession with non-league Tooting and Mitcham, earlier than shifting into the skilled ranks with Studying, who posted “get effectively quickly” on X.

He has additionally had spells at Southampton, Colchester, Cheltenham and Sheffield Wednesday.