Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was stretchered off during an FA Cup match against Millwall following a brutal challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. Mateta had to receive oxygen, indicating the severity of his condition. Despite the ongoing match where Palace led 2-0, concerns for Mateta's health overshadowed the game. The challenge, deemed reckless, resulted in Roberts receiving a straight red card. The incidence raises questions about player safety and the implications of such dangerous tackles in football, with the team now anxiously awaiting updates on Mateta's injury status.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta had to be stretchered off in today's FA Cup clash with Millwall after a horror challenge by Liam Roberts.
Mateta had to receive oxygen before being stretchered off by Palace medical staff, raising serious concerns about his health following the challenge.
The Millwall keeper was rightly shown a straight red card for his challenge which, while leading to Mateta's injury, overshadowed the ongoing match.
Palace are currently 2-0 up against Millwall, but it could be hard for the players to focus when they know their teammate must be in a pretty bad way.
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