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Michail Antonio - Extra Time

Michail Antonio discusses his recovery from a serious car accident, both mental and physical. Exploring therapy, the taboos around it, and how accessible it is.

Premier League West Ham Striker Michail Antonio was at the top of his game, when he nearly died after crashing his car during a storm in December 2024. With a shattered leg and life threatening injuries, he was hospitalised for weeks. Now, he faces the biggest challenge of his life as he battles to get back to peak fitness. But it’s not just the physical injuries he needs to heal, there’s also the mental trauma. Can he make his way back to the pitch?

As part of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Wellness week, Michail explores the taboos around black men seeking therapy and how it’s been life changing for him and others. In this documentary, originally broadcast in three parts on Morning Live, but now with extra unseen footage, Michail explains in full and for the first time, the events of that day to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Morning Live presenter Helen Skelton, before reuniting with the Air Ambulance crew that saved his life. Michail explores the impact therapy can have with former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle and explains why he believes it should be offered to everyone has key stages in their lives.

Release date:

21 days left to watch

20 minutes

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