VIDEO: Michail Antonio makes emotional return to West Ham for first time since horror car crash that left star with broken leg

Antonio suffered a horrific car crash on December 7 as he smashed into trees and was left trapped in his Ferrari for over 45 minutes before being cut from the wreckage by firefighters. It was later confirmed that the Jamaican international had suffered a broken leg and would require surgery. He has now returned to the Olympic Stadium for the first time since the accident ahead of West Ham's Newcastle United clash.

Antonio was welcomed by West Ham at the Olympic Stadium in London ahead of the Hammers' Premier League clash against Newcastle United on Monday as Graham Potter's side look to make it three straight wins in the English top-flight.

West Ham fan group Ironworks Alliance had announced their plans to unfurl a banner in support of Antonio during his presentation at the Olympic Stadium. During the Jamaican international's presentation, the fans in the North stand unveiled a tifo that read: 'Michail Antonio: Our Number Nine'.

The West Ham star is now back running and has not yet given up hope of making a return before the end of the current campaign. However, his return will fully depend on whether he can be able to handle the amount of stress on his body.