West Ham's Michail Antonio is 'stable' after undergoing surgery following horror crash, club confirms

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has undergone surgery today (December 8) following his serious car crash on Saturday, the club has confirmed.

The new statement comes as pictures circulate on social media showing a smashed up Ferrari, allegedly in the aftermath of the accident yesterday.

A club statement reads: "West Ham United can confirm Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture following a road traffic accident on Saturday afternoon. Michail will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days.

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"Everyone at the club wishes Michail a speedy recovery and wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the football family at large for the overwhelming support shown since yesterday’s news, as well as extending a heartfelt thank you to the emergency services and first responders who attended to Michail in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and the medical team who continue to aid him in his recovery.

"The club will provide further updates when appropriate."

The Premier League club confirmed in a statement on Saturday that Antonio had been involved in a road traffic accident and asked for 'thoughts and prayers' to be sent to the Jamaica international as he was taken to hospital, the Express reports.

Images on social media purportedly showed extensive damage to the Ferrari he was driving at the time of the accident, with the front of the car completely destroyed.

The 34-year-old was taken to a central London hospital following the single-car collision near Theydon Bois, Essex. The Hammers later revealed that