West Ham star Antonio stable after traffic accident

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio is conscious and in a stable condition in hospital after he was involved in a road traffic accident.

"West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area," the club posted on social media on Saturday.

"Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital."

The club has asked that the 34-year-old Jamaican international's privacy is respected and there will be no further comment on Saturday, but they will issue a further update in due course.

Antonio has been at West Ham since 2015 and has featured in every league game for the club this season.

West Ham's next fixture is a home game with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time," West Ham had earlier posted.