After his recovery from a lacerated ear, Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to return to Crystal Palace for an FA Cup quarter-final match. Hospitalized following a serious injury from a collision with Millwall's goalkeeper, Mateta had required 25 stitches but is deemed mentally and physically prepared to play. Manager Oliver Glasner notes Mateta feels comfortable with the protective helmet he will wear, emphasizing the medical team's role in ensuring his readiness. Palace aims for a third Wembley appearance in ten seasons as they face Fulham.
When I've watched JP in training he looks the same like before. He needs to get back into his rhythm; he couldn't train for two weeks.
I know it was a terrible injury. Some players say that the ear looks better than before now.
The doctor and the team did a great job finding the right protection. We tried two or three different ones everything is approved by the Premier League.
If I believed it's a problem, I wouldn't play him.
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