Tomas Soucek dedicated his goal in West Ham’s 2-1 Premier League win over Wolves to Michail Antonio. The experienced midfielder revealed that the Hammers had a video call with their injured teammate before Monday’s game.The 34-year-old forward is in hospital after a horrible car crash on Saturday. Antonio underwent surgery on Sunday on a lower limb fracture and will continue to receive care over the coming days.Antonio in stable condition and communicating after a car crashWhen asked about Antonio, Soucek told Sky Sports: “The goal was for him. I said before the game I really wanted to score even more today.”He’s been here since I came here – he is really my favourite. I said it would be tough for me to play without him.”I am happy that he is doing fine, but this is for him. He is a massive player and he is in my heart.”Michail Antonio – the symbol of resilience and persistenceThe Czech international was worried when he heard the news of Antonio’s accident: “It was really tough for us. I was with the kids and I saw this information on the phone. I messaged everyone asking what happened and how he was.”I was so scared what was going to happen. It was a really tough week for him, his family and us.”We had a video call with him, the whole team, before the game. He smiled to us and gave us all the best. I can’t wait to visit him. He is a really lovely guy and also funny. He even made a few jokes before the game and he wished us all the best.”Hammers pray for Michail Antonio following a severe car crashAntonio is West Ham’s all-time leading scorer in the Premier League, with 68 goals in 268 league appearances.Soucek added: “He is probably one of the best players West Ham have had.”He will be soon with us. These things can happen, but hopefully he will be even better soon.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8564209##
