03.03.2025 09:30
In the FA Cup 5th Round match, Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta suffered a serious injury due to a harsh challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. Following the incident, Mateta was taken to the hospital, where a severe tear was found in his left ear, requiring 25 stitches. Crystal Palace announced that the player has been discharged from the hospital.
In the FA Cup 5th Round match, in the early minutes of the game where Crystal Palace hosted Millwall, the home team's French forward Mateta fell to the ground after a very harsh intervention by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, causing hearts to race.
25 STITCHES WERE APPLIED, DISCHARGED
The English Premier League team announced that 25 stitches were applied to Jean-Philippe Mateta due to a serious tear detected in his left ear, and he has been discharged from the hospital.
In the 6th minute of the match at Selhurst Park, where Crystal Palace hosted Millwall in the FA Cup 5th Round, Mateta from the home team moved towards a long ball sent behind the defense, and Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts collided harshly with Mateta to clear the ball. The first emergency intervention was made on the fallen goal scorer on the field, while referee Micheal Oliver issued a red card to Roberts after a VAR warning. Mateta, who could not continue the match and left on a stretcher, raised concerns about his health among all football fans.