Jean-Philippe Mateta has said he is doing well and hopes to return soon after being hospitalised following 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 initially took no action but later issued a red card after a VAR review. Mateta received lengthy treatment on the pitch, including oxygen, before being stretchered into an ambulance and…
FA Cup: Palace’s Mateta gets 25 stitches after reckless tackle
