West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has put to bed the notion that his playing career might be over. Having suffered a broken leg in that horrific car crash, back in December, we all kind of assumed, and rightfully so that his season was over.
However, there was also speculation that his entire playing career could be over.
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Michail Antonio himself shot down that narrative. “Yes, 100 percent, I will play again,” he said on St. Patrick’s Day. “Overall, they say it will be between six to 12 months before my leg starts healing properly.”
No Michail Antonio against Wolves on Tuesday night, and almost certainly not at any other point this term, but he will be back next campaign!
Two players who could return for this one are defender Vladimir Coufal (thigh injury) and summer signing Nicklas Fullkrug (also a thigh). Both could return next week, provided they pass late fitness tests.
And then finally, another summer signing, also nursing a thigh injury, is Crysencio Summerville.
His timeline for return is unknown right now.
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