Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Michail Antonio reveals recurring car crash nightmare
Michail Antonio says he still jumps out of his sleep as he relives his near-fatal Ferrari crash in a recurring nightmare.
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Who
Michail Antonio
What
Recurring nightmare about car crash
When
December 2024 crash
Where
Epping Forest
What happened. Michail Antonio has opened up about a recurring nightmare he has been having since his car crash in December 2024. The former West Ham forward, now at Watford, revealed he still jumps out of his sleep as he relives the incident.
- Antonio crashed his Ferrari into a tree in Epping Forest in December 2024.
- He escaped with a severely broken leg and previously said he nearly lost his life.
- He has returned to English football, joining Championship side Watford in the summer.
“I’m driving on the road, and then a van swerves in front of me, and I swerve the van, then I jump out of my sleep.”
— Michail Antonio
Antonio is continuing his recovery and playing career at Watford while dealing with the psychological aftermath of the crash.
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