Michail Antonio discharged from hospital after car crash with West Ham star set to hold talks over his future
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West Ham striker Michail Antonio has been discharged from hospital, 24 days after suffering a broken leg in a car crash involving his £260,000 Ferrari.
The 34-year-old forward required surgery following the incident near Theydon Bois, Essex, in early December.
West Ham had confirmed Antonio was in a stable condition following the procedure on the night of the accident.
The striker is now recovering at home, though he will not feature again this season.
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has been discharged from hospital, 24 days after suffering a broken leg in a car crash involving his £260,000 Ferrari
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The crash occurred in Epping Forest, where Antonio's vehicle careered off the road.
He was was found trapped in the passenger seat of his Ferrari, with witnesses saying he appeared dazed and confused.
Emergency services worked for more than 45 minutes to free Antonio from the wreckage.
Michail Antonio's contract with West Ham is due to expire at the end of the season
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Fire crews were required to extract the footballer from the vehicle in what proved to be a complex rescue operation.
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui described Antonio's survival as a 'miracle' after seeing the state of the car crash.
"Looking at the car crash, it was one miracle," Lopetegui said.
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The manager confirmed plans to visit the striker, stating: "We are going to visit him [Friday] or [Saturday]. But the main thing is we are happy because he is recovering well."
"We are close to him and his family and we wish him the best for the next days."
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Lopetegui revealed Antonio had managed to speak with the team before their clash with Wolves earlier this month, and emphasised the priority was for him to recover "as a man first and then a player."
Antonio, West Ham's all-time Premier League goal scorer, is currently in the final months of his contract with the club.
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Michail Antonio was involved in a scary car crash earlier this month
REUTERSNo decision has yet been made regarding a potential extension to his deal, which expires in the summer.
However, discussions about his future at the club are expected to take place soon.
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