Michail Antonio is "doing well" in his recovery from surgery after being involved in a serious car crash, says new boss .

Antonio, 34, was in Essex. The striker suffered a broken leg and a number of minor injuries and has since .

Plenty has changed at West Ham in recent weeks, after was dismissed earlier this month. And the former chief revealed he was due to meet Antonio for the first time this week at the club's training ground.

“I was planning to see him today, this afternoon,” Potter said on Thursday. “I spoke to him on the phone, had a really good chat with him.

READ MORE:

READ MORE:

“He’s doing well. But it’ll be nice to see him.”

Antonio was after surgery and has been inundated with well-wishes from the football . He marked his return home by taking the opportunity to thank the emergency services and football fans for all their support.

In an post, he said: “Every year around this time, I’m asked what I’m grateful for, and every year I’ve struggled to find the right words. But this year, I know exactly what I’m grateful for: being alive.

“I’ve spent so many years taking life for granted. I made plans for the next day, the next year, always assuming tomorrow was guaranteed. What I’ve been through recently has opened my eyes. Life is fragile, and every single moment matters. I’m so grateful to God for giving me the strength to keep going and for allowing me to still be here.

“To the emergency services, the , the Air Ambulance, everyone at the Royal London and Cromwell and everyone from top to bottom at West Ham United FC.

“The medical team, the board, all of the staff, my teammates and the amazing West Ham fans… I honestly could not have got through this without you. thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“To my loved ones who stood by my side throughout everything, I can’t express how much you mean to me.

“Lastly, to the whole football community thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown me. It has truly meant the world. I love you all and I am endlessly grateful for every one of you. Happy New Year - and I’ll be back on that pitch soon.”

and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our