- Antonio was involved in a car accident in December that saw him break his leg
- The striker returned recently after a 12 -day training program in Dubai
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Michail Antonio will do an emotional return to London's stadium tonight before West Ham's clash with Newcastle.
The Hammers striker is still recovering after his horror accident in December that he saw Antonio trapped inside his Ferrari for 45 minutes that left him with a broken and lucky leg to be alive.
Antonio's rehabilitation has gone well and the striker recently returned from a 12 -day warm weather training program in Dubai.
The 34 -year -old will be presented to the multitude of West Ham at the London Stadium just before the start, since the Graham Potter team seeks that the three victories in the Premier League are followed to pass until 13th at the table.
The Ironworks Alliance fans group plans to display a great banner to show their 'love and support' for Antonio.
“Once we realize that Michail would soon return to the stadium, we launched the crowdfunding campaign and work with the club to do this possible,” said an Alliance statement.
West Ham Michail Antonio striker will return to the London Stadium on Monday night
Antonio will be introduced before the party, three months after his automobile terror accident
West Ham fans are expected to show their support to Antonio with a banner. In the photo: a fan shows a message to Antonio in December after the striker's car accident
“We are extremely grateful to all the followers who have contributed, allowing the West Ham United family to show how much it means to us.”
Antonio suffered his accident before Potter's arrival at the club, but the head of the Hammers has already been impressed with his attitude after such a serious accident.
It is still a key part of the Hammers costumes, in charge of the team fines system, while the team visited Antonio at the hospital after the accident.
“What impressed was the fact that he recognized the situation, the terrible experience and gravity and reflected on her in a human way, not a footballer,” Potter said.
'When you go through something like that, it gives you perspective. We have had to give him the space he needs because the most important thing is him. The team and the club understand it. We are here to support him the best we can.
'Due to the seriousness of the injury and the incident, it is important that the time you need with medical staff takes. I would not like to put a term on a return because it is not fair to him.
'Mich's recovery is moving in the right direction. I would not be thinking about anything (of a possible return) this side of the international breakup. It is not a case to hurry it, but it is certainly positive. '