Antonio is convinced that he will figure in another competitive fixture, telling BBC Morning Live: “I'm 100 percent I will be back on the pitch. This is what I focus on, this is why I'm in six days a week. Mentally, I believe so too because I never give up. I'm always focused, I'm always pushing myself. This is just another setback and this is not going to stop me.”
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Antonio has already started a light training regime, while West Ham fans gave him a rousing reception when attending their recent Premier League clash with Newcastle. A lengthy rehabilitation programme still needs to be completed, but there is cause for optimism.
WHAT NEXT?
Hammers boss Graham Potter has refused to put a timescale on when Antonio could come back into contention, with no pressure being put on the experienced forward. His contract in east London is due to expire this summer, but a short-term extension has been speculated on.