Michail Antonio's football career is in jeopardy. The West Ham striker suffered a serious leg fracture in a car accident requiring surgery and a year-long recovery, raising concerns about his ability to return to professional soccer.

West Ham United star forward Michail Antonio is “conscious” and in “stable condition” after being involved in a traffic accident outside of London on Saturday afternoon, the English Premier League club said.

Firefighters reported that a man was trapped in his car and worked to release him by 1.45pm. The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.”More follows.To receive the best stories in your inbox every day,