‘100 percent I will be back’ – Huge future vow from Michail Antonio as West Ham star continues recovery from horror car crash

Michail Antonio has boldly declared “100 percent I will be back”, with the West Ham forward continuing his recovery from a horror car crash.

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• Collided with a tree in December 2024
• Airlifted to hospital and underwent surgery
• Determined to resume professional career

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Jamaica international was lucky to escape with his life after seeing his Ferrari FF collide with a tree in December 2024. He had to be cut from the wreckage of his vehicle before being airlifted to hospital and undergoing surgery on a lower leg fracture.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Questions were inevitably asked of whether the 34-year-old would ever play again. There were early suggestions that it would take at least 12 months for Antonio to make a full recovery and put himself in a position to resume his professional career.

• WHAT MICHAIL ANTONIO SAID

  Antonio is convinced that he will figure in another competitive fixture, telling : “I'm 100 percent I will be back on the pitch. This is what I focus on, this is why I'm in six days a week. Mentally, I believe so too because I never give up. I'm always focused, I'm always pushing myself. This is just another setback and this is not going to stop me.”

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Antonio has already started a light training regime, while West Ham fans gave him a rousing reception when attending their recent Premier League clash with Newcastle. A lengthy rehabilitation programme still needs to be completed, but there is cause for optimism.