West Ham star Michail Antonio involved in horror crash as club sends ‘thoughts and prayers’

WEST Ham star Michail Antonio has been injured in a horror crash today as the club issued a statement sending its "thoughts and prayers".

The club made the announcement in a post on social media platform X earlier today.

West Ham has confirmed Michail Antonio has been involved in a car accident
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West Ham has confirmed Michail Antonio has been involved in a car accidentCredit: Getty
The scene of the horrific crash
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The scene of the horrific crashCredit: Twitter
The incident occurred earlier today
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The incident occurred earlier todayCredit: Twitter

It read: "West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident.

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time.

"The Club will issue an update in due course."

Michail has been at West Ham United since 2015 and played in a range of positions including right back, right midfielder, and as a winger.

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Eventually, he established himself as the club's main striker and on 23 August 2021 he became West Ham's top scorer in the Premier League.

Fans on X were quick to express their sadness at the announcement.

One said: "Horrible news.

"Keeping everything crossed for him and his family."

Another added: "Best wishes and recovery to Michail."

A third said: "Big up Micky, get well soon."

Michail has played for West Ham since 2015
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Michail has played for West Ham since 2015Credit: Getty