Michail Antonio shares footage of himself re-learning how to walk after devastating car crash
MICHAIL Antonio has released footage of himself learning how to walk following his horror season-ending car crash.
The West Ham striker, 34, posted the inspiring clip to his Instagram page as he continues his recovery.
He titled the video “Faith will overcome all challenges” accompanied by a montage of his rehab and touching moments with teammates.
The star was airlifted to a London hospital and suffered a broken leg after crashing his £260,000 Ferrari near Theydon Bois, Essex, in early December.
Antonio’s crash occurred in Epping on the way home from the Hammers’ Rush Green training ground and he underwent surgery on the broken leg that night.
To get Antonio talking, medics spoke to him about football, including his different managers and career highlights.
The pair revealed that he was talking a lot and speaking repetitively, which is common when people bump their heads.
Hammers players continued to wear shirts bearing Antonio’s name including in their subsequent home win over Wolves, the first game following the crash.
Each of those, as well as the match-worn shirts, were signed and auctioned off to fans in order to raise cash.
West Ham players and staff all went to visit their team-mate during his time in hospital.
Antonio would watch West Ham games weekly throughout the early stages of his recovery to motivate him.
The Hammers icon admitted that hearing his name being sung by supporters “helped him massively”.
He made an emotional return to the London Stadium for West Ham’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle in March.
The Jamaica international, West Ham’s all-time top Premier League scorer, is out of contract in the summer.
A decision is yet to be made over whether to extend his deal in order to cover the recovery, though discussions will take place in the near future.