West Ham striker Michail Antonio has been spotted in training at Rush Green, having been out for several weeks with an injury.
The Jamaica international was last seen in action for the Hammers back in November and has been ruled out with a knee injury which could be a Grade 2 ligament tear with potential fractures as well.
While he’s not understood to be in full first-team training yet, it is still a boost for David Moyes’ side.
He took to Twitter to share the images and write: “Big couple of weeks, back on the pitch, first live punditry and capping everything off by watching the boys do the business tomorrow. Not long till I’ll be back out there.”
Antonio gives Moyes an injury boost
As the team’s main striker, Antonio’s presence on the pitch provides a vital attacking threat that has been sorely missed during his absence.
Despite not yet participating in full first-team training, his return signifies progress in his recovery from a knee injury that has kept him sidelined for several weeks.
For Moyes, having Antonio back in the fold means he can soon reintegrate him into the starting lineup, bolstering the team’s attacking options and potentially revitalising their goal-scoring capabilities.
However, it’s important to note that Antonio’s return will likely be gradual, as he will need time to regain match fitness and sharpness after being out for three months.
Nonetheless, his imminent comeback is a positive development for West Ham as they look to maintain their push for European qualification in the Premier League.
It also remains to be seen if a first-team striker is signed to replace Antonio in the summer.
