Michail Antonio might be force to take retirement after serious injury from car accident: Reports

After being in a terrible car accident on December 7, West Ham United's star striker Michail Antonio is in stable condition and receiving medical attention, the team said. Football fans are relieved to hear the news, as they were concerned following the first rumors. As allegations of the incident began to circulate, West Ham issued a statement asking supporters to respect Antonio and his family's privacy. 

Meanwhile, football fans began to wonder how seriously Antonio was hurt after seeing pictures of his severely wrecked Ferrari in Essex. Once the incident was reported, Essex fire services announced they had recovered the 34-year-old striker. Michail Antonio sustained significant damage, and there have been rumors that Antonio was taken to a hospital, but this has not been verified.

The Jamaican international was in "a stable condition" and "conscious and communicating" at the hospital following the incident, according to an update by the club. Antonio will continue to rehabilitate from a broken leg, which will keep him out of action for at least a year. It is almost certain that Antonio will not play for West Ham United again this season and, in the best-case scenario, could need a year of rehabilitation. However, there is no information on whether Antonio's injuries will force him to retire.

Michail Antonio has been a key member of the team

West Ham in 2015, Michail Antonio has been a key member of the team. With 68 goals in 268 games, the 34-year-old Jamaican international is the team's top scorer in Premier League history. Antonio has been a consistent member of West Ham's lineup this season, appearing in all 14 Premier League games. Originally signed as a winger, his versatility has allowed him to play in full-back, midfield, and now as a striker, where he has made the No. 9 shirt his own. In 2023, Antonio helped West Ham win their first major trophy in more than 40 years: the Europa Conference League trophy.