Following his launch from hospital on New Yr’s Eve, Jamaica’s Reggae Boy Michail Antonio has ramped up his restoration from a horrific automotive crash with a rehabilitation programme within the United Arab Emirates.
The 34-year-old, who performs for West Ham within the English Premier League, underwent main surgical procedure on his leg final December. The crash had occurred in Essex on December 7, 2024, leaving Antonio trapped in his broken automobile for practically an hour. Emergency providers had freed him and brought him to London hospital, the place he had been declared to be in secure situation.
After spending near 25 days in hospital, Antonio was discharged and introduced he was grateful for all times.
On Friday, it was revealed that the Jamaican worldwide was present process a 12-day, heat climate coaching programme in Dubai as he seeks to return to taking part in. It was additionally the primary time Antonio was seen since his preliminary launch from hospital on December 31.
The leg surgical procedure means Antonio is anticipated to overlook the remainder of the continued season and can be anticipated to overlook a portion of the 2025/26 season.
It means he can be dominated out of worldwide obligation for Jamaica, together with the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in addition to the Concacaf Gold Cup.
He missed the final two encounters in opposition to the USA for the Nations League quarter-finals in November because of suspension and a misplaced passport.
Antonio has scored 5 occasions in 21 appearances for the Reggae Boyz. His final look got here in a 0-0 outcome in opposition to Honduras on the Nationwide Stadium in October. It was the crew’s remaining Concacaf Nations League A gaggle recreation.
In a submit on his social media account, Antonio says he plans to return to the pitch quickly whereas expressing gratitude for the assist given to him because the crash.
“ What I’ve been by not too long ago has opened my eyes. Life is fragile, and each single second issues. I’m so grateful to God for giving me the energy to maintain going and for permitting me to nonetheless be right here,” he stated.
“To the entire soccer neighborhood, thanks for all of the love and assist you’ve proven me. It has actually meant the world. I like you all and I’m endlessly grateful for each one in every of you. Glad New Yr — and I’ll be again on that pitch quickly,” Antonio added.
Reggae Boyz Head Coach Steve McClaren and Jamaica Soccer Federation President Michael Ricketts each despatched their greatest needs to Antonio following the incident.
West Ham additionally paid tribute to Antonio with new supervisor Graham Potter revealing that he’s spoken to him since his appointment in January.
— Daniel Blake
