Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta defended Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after an incident in 16 games.
Liam Roberts was sent away after the horror, while Phillipe Mateta was armed before being taken to the hospital. According to the French, the goalkeeper contacted him that night and apologized before the target of being abused on social media.
Mata said,
“Liam texted me when he was in my hospital and I told him ‘It’s OK, it’s football. [but] Too many emotions can make you do crazy things. This is just a mistake. You learn from it. ”
Although Mateta missed Palace’s league victory over Ipswich, Eagles Boss Oliver Glasner said he hopes his team’s top scorer will be able to play in the FA Cup quarterfinals against Fulham on March 29.
He was asked when he would be able to play again, and he replied: “I don’t know. I’m still in touch with the experts and the doctors. Hopefully I can play soon. [against Fulham]. ”
After Roberts was kicked to the head by Roberts in the FA Cup in the Palace on March 1, 2025, Mateta needed 25 needles in his left ear.
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