Michail Antonio: ExWHUemployee source at West Ham clears up situation

ExWHUemployee has been told by a source close to West Ham that Michail Antonio could be in recovery for up to 12 months.

The Jamaica international suffered a car crash incident on 7 December and has remained in hospital since.

The Hammers players have been to visit the 34-year-old in hospital [Daily Mail] but an ExWHUemployee source has revealed that the striker could be home soon.

In an article for The West Ham Way (17 December) they said: "We have spoken to a source at the club regarding Michail Antonio and the current situation.

"The club have confirmed that the current situation: “Antonio is improving, he might be home for Christmas, but it’s a 7/12 month recovery from here.

"The club have said they will do all they can to support him during this difficult time."

West Ham source shares Michail Antonio update

There is no doubt how much of a blow it is for the Irons to lose the forward after an impressive nine years in East London.

The ex-Nottingham Forest man has developed from a utility player under Slaven Bilic to a goalscorer under David Moyes.

Despite his exploits in front of goal in recent years, fans didn't expect him to have such a telling impact this campaign for Julen Lopetegui.

As a result, it is hugely disappointing for Antonio and everyone associated with the Hammers to have lost the forward in such a freak incident.

After such an event, the Irons won't care about the footballing side of the Jamaican's recovery and it will be great news if he makes it home for Christmas.

This would be the first step on the road to recovery at the London Stadium which looks likely to last until part way through the 2025/26 season.

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