West Ham’s squad will warm up in Michail Antonio shirts on Monday night to show support for their stricken team-mate.
Hammers striker Antonio remains in hospital following the serious road accident he was involved in on Saturday afternoon.
The 34-year-old Jamaica international underwent surgery on a lower-limb fracture on Sunday and will continue to receive hospital care over the coming days.
Ahead of the Premier League fixture against Wolves at the London Stadium, the players will warm-up in special ‘Antonio 9’ shirts, as well as walking out in tops bearing his name.
Our players will show their support for team-mate Michail Antonio tonight, following his road traffic accident on Saturday.
Ahead of our fixture against Wolves, the players will warm-up in special ‘Antonio 9’ shirts, as well as walking out in tops adorning the striker’s name.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 9, 2024
West Ham say the shirts will be signed and auctioned off with proceeds going to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK.
The Hammers said: “Everyone at the club would like to reiterate their heartfelt thanks to the first responders, emergency services, air ambulance staff and the NHS for the incredible support given to Michail in the wake of the accident.”
West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady said on Monday Antonio was “recovering well”.
Speaking in the House of Lords, she said: “It was a real shock to me on Saturday when I received a call from the police about his car accident, but I am pleased to report that he has had an operation and is recovering well.
“And I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the NHS staff, all of the emergency services including the air ambulance and firefighters who cut him free from his car.”
