"JP [Mateta] started to train with us on Monday this week, and he will be in the squad. Everything goes in the right direction. Jean-Philippe Mateta is back and will be in the squad for tomorrow night. No [he is not ready for 90 minutes] - he didn't train for five or six weeks on the pitch, and he's now back for three days, so no chance [of 90 minutes]."
"But it's good to have him back. He showed in training he's always able to create chances, score goals, and that's why it's good to have him back."
"Only Ismaila Sarr (14) has directly contributed to more goals for Palace this season than Mateta (12), who was close to joining AC Milan in January before a failed medical saw the move collapse."
Crystal Palace will face AEK Larnaca in the Conference League last 16 first leg at Selhurst Park on Thursday. Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has returned to training and will be included in the squad after missing five to six weeks due to injury. Mateta will not be available for the full 90 minutes as he has only trained for three days. The striker has contributed 12 goals this season, second only to Ismaila Sarr's 14. Palace approach the match with confidence following their 3-1 victory over Tottenham, though they seek revenge after losing to Larnaca in the league phase in October. Larnaca has demonstrated strong defensive form, conceding just one goal across six Conference League matches this season.
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