Crystal Palace hope Jean-Philippe Mateta can return in time for FA Cup quarter-final with Fulham
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta lies injured after a dangerous challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts during the FA Cup fifth- round match at Selhurst Park. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty ImagesMillwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been handed a six-match ban for his challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta which hospitalised the Crystal Palace forward.
“I am devastated by what happened. I unequivocally accept the red card as awarded and accept my punishment,” he said. “To the footballing community who know me and reached out with support through this tough time, thank you, I appreciate every single message.” “He will go to Marbella with us next week and be just training individually. If everything goes how we wish, he will be available versus Fulham.Glasner insisted his players have largely put last weekend’s unsettling incident behind them.
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