After a six-month recovery from a severe car accident, Michail Antonio returned to professional football playing for Jamaica in the Gold Cup. He made his comeback as a substitute in a 1-0 loss against Guatemala. The 35-year-old forward sustained a lower limb fracture requiring surgery and spent three weeks in the hospital. His current contract with West Ham is set to expire, and the club expressed commitment to support him during his recovery. He is West Ham's all-time top scorer in the Premier League with 68 goals since joining in 2015.
Antonio expressed his gratitude for surviving a severe crash, saying he was 'grateful to be alive' after requiring three weeks of hospitalization and subsequent surgery.
Antonio's return for Jamaica signifies a major comeback after his contract negotiations with West Ham and a significant recovery from a life-threatening car accident.
West Ham's management acknowledged the 'unique situation' regarding Antonio's contract and emphasized their commitment to support him through rehab.
With 68 league goals for West Ham since 2015, Antonio holds the distinction of being the club's all-time top scorer in the Premier League.
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