“SHOCKING TWIST! Steve McClaren Drops BOMBSHELL Michail Antonio Update That’ll Leave West Ham Fans SPEECHLESS!”

Michail Antonio has endured a difficult year, with the striker sidelined for several months following a serious car accident during his time at West Ham United.

His decade-long association with the Hammers officially ended in the summer when his contract expired, bringing an end to a memorable spell in East London.

Antonio, who is currently without a club, has been searching for a new team ahead of a crucial year in his career.

While there were reports of him training with Brentford, the Bees are not expected to offer him a playing contract.

Now, another setback has hit the forward’s recovery process, as assistant coach Steve McClaren provided an update on his fitness.

“Michail Antonio has been training with Brentford and doing very well,” McClaren told the Daily Mail on October 9.

“Unfortunately, he’s pulled a calf muscle and will be out for two to three weeks. He’s still training with Brentford, so hopefully something positive comes from it.”

Antonio’s immediate goal will be to regain full fitness ahead of Jamaica’s World Cup qualification campaign.

The Reggae Boyz have made a strong start, winning their first two matches in Group B, and Antonio is eager to help them reach the 2026 tournament.

To ensure he is ready, securing a new club and consistent playing time will be essential.

During his decade at West Ham between 2015 and 2025, Antonio made 323 appearances and scored 83 goals.

He was a key figure in the club’s success, including their 2023 Europa Conference League triumph — a highlight of his career.

On the international stage, Antonio has earned 24 caps for Jamaica and scored five goals, notably registering the country’s first-ever Copa America strike in their 3–1 defeat to Ecuador in 2024.

Following his return from injury, he featured for Jamaica at the 2025 Gold Cup, though the team failed to progress beyond the group stage.

With World Cup qualification on the horizon, Antonio will be determined to overcome his latest injury setback and revive his career at both club and international levels.