Michail Antonio nearly dies in horrific car crash and seeks recovery

In December 2023, West Ham striker Michail Antonio experienced a serious car accident just outside London when he crashed his Ferrari into a tree on a wet and windy day. The crash resulted in a completely shattered leg, with the femur bone broken in four places. Antonio reported that he had no memory of the event and was found by police between the car's front seats, indicating the severity of the crash. He underwent surgery to repair the injury, receiving a pole with four bolts to aid in the healing process. Antonio spent three weeks in a hospital in central London before beginning rehabilitation at West Ham's training ground in Rush Green. During the rehabilitation process, he expressed feelings of embarrassment stemming from the nature of the accident. He stated that seeing the wreckage of his car further emphasized how fortunate he was to survive, stirring up emotions about the near-death experience.