"Michail Antonio reveals surprise recovery timeline from car accident and discusses Diogo Jota's situation"
Michail Antonio Makes Remarkable Return to Football After Car Crash
Michail Antonio, the former West Ham United forward, has made a remarkable comeback to professional football following a serious car crash last year.
On December 7, 2024, Antonio was involved in a car accident in Epping while returning from training. The incident resulted in a season-ending broken leg for the footballer [1][2]. Despite being initially told he would need 12 months to recover, Antonio made a swift recovery and returned to driving by March 2025, and to professional football in the summer of 2025, representing Jamaica at the CONCACAF Gold Cup [1].
The crash, which occurred towards the end of 2024, left Antonio with significant injuries. However, he has spoken about the incident, revealing that he doesn't remember the crash itself, which helped him overcome any fear of driving again [1].
The tragic news of Diogo Jota's death, who was killed in a separate road traffic accident, shocked Antonio. A silent tribute was held before the game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace in honour of Jota and Silva [3].
Antonio spent 10 years at the London Stadium, where he became a fan favourite for his hard work and dedication. Following his recovery, West Ham United released him upon the expiry of his contract in 2025. Currently, Antonio is a free agent, looking for a new club to continue his football career [1][2].
This recovery timeline—from a severe leg break in late 2024 to competitive play mid-2025—is notably fast and highlights Antonio's resilience and determination [1].
References:
[1] BBC Sport. (2025). Michail Antonio back in action after car crash recovery. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57296536
[2] The Guardian. (2025). Michail Antonio: West Ham forward out for rest of season after car crash. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/dec/08/michail-antonio-west-ham-forward-out-for-rest-of-season-after-car-crash
[3] Sky Sports. (2025). Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Silva and Jota tribute ahead of kick-off. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12304048/liverpool-vs-crystal-palace-silva-and-jota-tribute-ahead-of-kick-off
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