West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has been discharged from the hospital and will now recover at home following a serious road traffic accident earlier this month, according to The Telegraph.
The 34-year-old sustained a broken leg in a crash on December 7 in Epping, Essex, and was airlifted to a central London hospital.
After weeks of treatment, Antonio was cleared to return home shortly after Christmas.
The injury will keep Antonio sidelined for the rest of the season. With his contract set to expire at the end of the campaign, West Ham may still consider extending his stay beyond the summer.
Antonio has been a pivotal figure since joining from Nottingham Forest nearly a decade ago, contributing significantly to West Ham’s achievements, including their Europa Conference League triumph in 2023 and securing European competition spots.
The news of Antonio’s accident deeply impacted the football community, with fans and fellow players rallying to support the Jamaica international.
Shortly after the incident, West Ham issued a statement confirming Antonio was stable, conscious, and communicating.
Adding to West Ham’s challenges, Jarrod Bowen has suffered a fractured foot during the team’s 5-0 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.
Bowen has been one of the Hammers’ standout players this season, contributing six goals and four assists in 21 appearances across all competitions.
However, the England international is now sidelined for up to eight weeks, leaving the team in a difficult position.
Bowen’s absence is a significant setback for manager Julen Lopetegui, who is already under pressure to deliver results.
Three of Bowen’s five Premier League goals this season were match-winning strikes, underlining his importance to the team.
With Antonio ruled out for the season and Bowen unavailable for the near future, West Ham faces mounting pressure to bolster their squad during the January transfer window.
How they address these injuries could prove crucial to their campaign and Lopetegui’s future at the club.
