"Despite his knee problem, which was flagged during his AC Milan medical, Jean-Philippe Mateta will not have surgery to fix the issue. After the initial medical tests, Milan were keen to get another opinion on Mateta's knee, given there were issues highlighted. So, after travelling to get a second view, the Rossoneri pulled out, due to these problems. It was deemed that he could play with injections, albeit with a risk for the future."
"Alternatively, he could have surgery, which would keep him out for 3-4 months. So, why did the Diavolo need to make a move now? Ultimately, they decided that they didn't need to. Mateta avoids surgery With the move breaking down, reports suggested that there was a chance that the Crystal Palace star would head to have surgery anyway, despite the problem being known for a while beforehand. However, Le Parisien reports, via Calciomercato.com, that this is not the case."
"After consulting four specialists, the Frenchman has decided to avoid surgery for the time being, and each party agreed on the plan of action. He still dreams of making the World Cup squad, which will be difficult considering the talent ahead of him. First, though, he must find a starting spot in the Crystal Palace team, which will be a challenge in itself."
Jean-Philippe Mateta had a knee problem flagged during his AC Milan medical, prompting Milan to seek a second opinion and withdraw from the transfer. Specialists determined he can play with injections, which carries future risk, or undergo surgery that would sideline him for three to four months. Mateta consulted four specialists and chose to avoid surgery for the time being, with a mutually agreed plan of action. Reports that he would have surgery despite the failed move are incorrect. Mateta aims to win a starting spot at Crystal Palace and pursue a World Cup place, though competition makes that difficult.
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