Overview
- In new interviews from Doha, Antonio says his planned debut day was marked by explosions that shook his hotel, though he otherwise feels safe in Qatar.
- He contends former manager Graham Potter drove a dressing-room clear-out at West Ham that led to his release after a decade at the club.
- Following hamstring setbacks that derailed moves to Leicester City and Charlton Athletic, he joined Al-Sailiya on a short-term deal in March, a move he credits to Mason Holgate’s outreach.
- He insists he remains capable of a Premier League return and cites previous interest from Brentford as encouragement.
- His first match for Al-Sailiya resulted in a 4-0 defeat to Al Duhail as he targets minutes to demonstrate fitness.