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Michail Antonio sends message to West Ham team-mates after horror car crash

Antonio is yet to speak out after the terrifying ordeal in which he crashed his Ferrari but spoke to his West Ham team-mates before they faced Wolves on Monday night.

Hammers midfielder Tomas Soucek, who scored in West Ham’s crucial 2-1 win, said Antonio wished his team-mates good luck and was in good spirits, making jokes on the video call from his hospital bed.

Soucek told ‘It was for him. I dedicate it to him. I really wanted to score today, he’s my favourite since I came here. It was tough for me to play without him.

‘I am happy that he is feeling fine and he ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.app is supporting us. He’s really in our heart. It was really tough.

‘I was with the kids and I saw the info on my phone, I messaged everyone I could to see how he is. I wished him all the best but I was so scared.

‘It was a really tough few days and even more for him and his family. We also saw him before the game, we had a video call before the game.

I was so happy, he smile and he gave us all the best. was so happy. can’t wait to visit him.

‘He’s a lovely guy and funny so he even made a few jokes. He wished us all the best. He’s one of our best-ever players, I can’t wait to visit him. Hopefully he will be back with us soon.’

The West Ham players wore ‘Antonio 9’ shirts as they warmed-up at the London Stadium which will now be signed and auctioned off, with the proceeds donated to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK.

There was a minute’s applause for the striker in the ninth minute and both West Ham goalscorers – Soucek and Jarrod Bowen – paid tribute to their team-mate during while celebrating.

Speaking before the game, West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen ‘Everyone loves Mic, he is big character and waiting for news on the Saturday was difficult.

‘He is not just a team-mate, he is a friend and has been for many years – a dad as well, to beautiful children.