The announcement was made after images of Michail Antonio's Ferrari went viral on social media. According to Sky Sports, the West Ham striker was involved in an accident in London and his Ferrari was almost half destroyed. Michail Antonio was immediately airlifted to hospital.

A West Ham spokesman said: "We can confirm that striker Michail Antonio was involved in a road accident today. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time.

After receiving first aid, Michail Antonio is in a stable condition. Michail is conscious and able to communicate but must be closely monitored at a hospital in central London."

Notably, this is the second time Michail Antonio has been involved in a car accident. In 2019, the 34-year-old crashed his £210,000 Lamborghini Huracan into a family's rubbish bin in Balham, London. At that time, Michail Antonio was determined to have lost control of his car and fortunately did not suffer any serious problems.

Michail Antonio's accident and inability to play is considered a big loss for West Ham at the moment. He joined the "Hammers" in 2015 from Nottingham Forest and quickly became a mainstay of the team. Michail Antonio scored 83 goals in 323 appearances, becoming West Ham's all-time top scorer in the Premier League.

In 2023, Michail Antonio played brilliantly, helping West Ham win the Europa Conference League. This was West Ham's first major title since 1980. In addition, since the beginning of the 2024 - 2025 season, Michail Antonio has not missed any West Ham matches. The Jamaican striker has 1 goal and 1 assist, helping West Ham temporarily stand in 14th place.