In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December.

Michail Antonio suffered a horror car crash last year after his Ferrari smashed into a tree and he was left with a badly broken leg - with the West Ham star now admitting he was lucky to survive

"I didn't want to be seen," Antonio told the BBC. "I almost died and it made me embarrassed that it was that bad."

West Ham striker insists he will play again after receiving 'another chance at life' - Antonio has delivered an update on his recovery after sustaining a broken leg in a car accident late last year

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Michail Antonio was ‘close to dying’ as West Ham star opens up on car crash - The striker revealed how close he came to losing his life after crashing his Ferrari into a tree in December

West Ham star Michail Antonio has been speaking about his road to recovery after his serious car crash back in December.

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio is confident he will be able to play again after suffering a serious leg injury in a road accident in December.

Michail Antonio was involved in a serious car crash back in December that left him with a broken leg and the West Ham forward has now offered an update on his recovery

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has insisted he will play professional football again after he recovers from being involved in a near-fatal road traffic collision in December.