Premier League star Mateta receives 25 stitches after FA Cup challenge

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Palace's Mateta gets 25 stitches after 'reckless' kick to head

LONDON — Jean Philippe-Mateta said he is doing well and hopes to be back soon after being hospitalised by a horrific challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.   Roberts was sent off just eight minutes into Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie, which Palace won 3-1, after catching Mateta's head with his boot as he raced out to clear the ball.   Referee Michael Oliver only issued a red card after a VAR review.   Mateta received lengthy treatme…

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News24 | WATCH | 'Worst tackle ever' leaves Crystal Palace's Mateta in hospital

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish branded the challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts that left Jean Philippe-Mateta in hospital as "the most reckless" he has ever seen.

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Premier League star Mateta receives 25 stitches after FA Cup challenge

Crystal Palace said in a statement that "all scans were clear" and Mateta "will now rest and recuperate over the following days where his progress will be monitored by our club doctor".

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Crystal Palace give Mateta update after striker's 'ear nearly cut in half' in FA Cup tie by tackle that 'endangered his life'

Crystal Palace have given an update on their strike Jean-Philippe Mateta after he was seriously injured by a "reckless" challenge in their FA Cup tie with Millwall.

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The Olympic vice-champion at Crystal Palace had a difficult time in the eighth final of the FA Cup against Millwall. An impressive shock forced him to leave the field under respiratory assistance...

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Palace striker of Millwall-Keeper Roberts in a failed rescue attempt hit with studs on his head. Mateta: "I hope I'll be back very soon. And stronger than ever before"