West Ham striker Michail Antonio is set to begin his recovery at home after being discharged from hospital following a car crash in early December.
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- Antonio discharged from hospital
- Had huge car crash in early December
- Not expected to play for West Ham again this season
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Antonio is on the mend after being discharged from hospital following a horrific car crash in Essex earlier in December. Pictures emerged of the West Ham striker's Ferrari completely wrecked during Storm Darragh. The Jamaica international suffered a broken leg in the crash but is now recovering at home ahead of the New Year.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The 34-year-old is not expected to play again for the Hammers this season, and his contract is due to expire in the summer. However, according to , West Ham are preparing to open contract extension talks with Antonio, who has scored 83 goals in 323 appearances for the club since his 2015 move from Nottingham Forest.
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DID YOU KNOW?
West Ham raised roughly £60,000 ($75,000) through an auction of signed tops and kit worn in the recent win over Wolves, and the money will be split between the NHS and Air Ambulances UK as a show of gratitude for the help they gave Antonio after his harrowing car crash.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ANTONIO?
There is still little known about Antonio's state or the cause of the crash. With the forward turning 35 next year, West Ham have a big decision to make on a player who is reportedly fighting to save his career after suffering such a serious injury.
