Hammers fans react as Antonio returns to training

Michail Antonio has already returned to training at Rush Green after tearing his hamstring just one month ago at Newport County.

Angelo Ogbonna revealed a video of Antonio on the exercise bikes on Friday afternoon before the forward himself posted on Twitter to confirm his leg brace is off and the road to recovery has begun.

Unsurprisingly, plenty of West Ham United fans have all reacted in the same way to the uplifting news…

Twitter: @Michailantonio Don’t rush but the sooner the better #beastmode (@StormyHammer66)

Twitter: @Michailantonio Can’t come soon enough! (@PrettyBubbles65)

Twitter: @Michailantonio Just get back and fast! Such a lack of forward running it’s really apparent without you (@AJ041987)

Twitter: @Michailantonio Need you back in the squad ASAP big fella (@AnyOldIron91)

Twitter: @Michailantonio Take your time, do not rush. We need you back at 100%. Dont rush recovery and keep getting injured… https://t.co/npO8se9rSJ (@HALLERlujah_)

Read West Ham’s verdict

Although he won’t be near full fitness yet, it’s a mightily pleasant surprise to see Antonio back on the exercise bike so soon after suffering his injury.

The forward’s personality on and off the pitch, as well as his impact from the bench and as a starter has been missed, especially against Aston Villa on Monday.

It could turn into a very good weekend to support the Hammers if three points can be obtained against United too.