Tuesday’s briefing: Michail Antonio gives positive update and Russo eyes silverware

West Ham forward Michail Antonio revealed he is progressing well from serious injuries sustained in his car crash.

Arsenal are preparing to begin their Women’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, while Chelsea condemned racist abuse directed at defender Wesley Fofana and other players.

Elsewhere, Manchester United announced a season ticket price increase for next season.

Michail Antonio feels he has been given “another chance” at life and revealed his comeback from a horror car accident is three months ahead of schedule.

The West Ham forward shattered his femur in four places on December 7th when he crashed his Ferrari into a tree in Epping Forest.

Antonio, 34, told Morning Live on BBC One: “From the crash, I’ve been more of an emotional man. I’ve almost died.

“Physically, I’m getting better but mentally trauma lasts a long time. Now it’s just made me happy and positive in life because obviously, I’ve got another chance at life.”

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo has silverware in her sights as she prepares to take on Real Madrid in the first Champions League quarter-final of her career.

The in-form England international is the second-highest scorer in the Women’s Super League this season with 10 goals and has also registered five times in Europe.

Arsenal – the only English club to have won the Champions League, following glory in 2007 – are preparing for Tuesday’s first leg in the Spanish capital, with the return match to come next Wednesday.

“When you come and sign for Arsenal, you understand the legacy of the club and the history of their successes in winning trophies and I want to be a part of that with this club,” said former Manchester United player Russo.

Chelsea condemned racist abuse directed at