Why is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing protective headgear for Crystal Palace against Fulham?

It is Mateta’s first game since he was on the receiving end of a reckless high challenge from goalkeeper Liam Roberts during the 3-1 home win over Millwall at Selhurst Park in round five on March 1. Why is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing protective headgear? Mateta recovered and quickly returned to individual training earlier this month … Read more

Jean-Philippe Mateta outlines Crystal Palace comeback plan after ear ‘destroyed’ in horror challenge

“At the last moment, I had the reflex to turn my face. I was lucky because if I hadn’t, I would have taken his foot right in the head, and it would have been much worse. After that, I never lost consciousness. I was lying on the ground, and I said to the doctor, ‘I’m … Read more