Michail Antonio is in a stable condition and "conscious and communicating" after a car crash.
The West Ham United forward was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday, the Premier League club said. In a statement on Saturday evening, the club said that the condition of the Jamaican international was "under close supervision at a central London hospital".
The Premier League club added: "At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family.
"The club will make no further comment this evening but will issue a further update in due course." Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said it attended the scene of the accident in Epping on Saturday afternoon and released a man trapped in his car.
"Crews were called after reports of a road traffic collision involving one car," it 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."
West Ham's next fixture is a home game with Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight. On social media platform X, the club posted: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time."
Former England manager Steve McClaren, now in charge of Jamaica, sent a supportive message from the Reggae Boyz. He said: "On behalf of the entire group of players, support staff and technical staff, I would like to wish Michail a speedy recovery.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with him at this time."
Antonio, 34, has been at West Ham since 2015 and has featured in every league game for the club this season.
