Jean-Philippe Mateta
CRY
CF
Playmaking Forward
Jun 28, 1997 (29)
Right
6'4"
194 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Still out with hamstring injury
Mateta (hamstring) remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Fulham, according to coach Pierre Sage. "They cannot play. As I said last time, Mateta is injured, now for three weeks."
Analysis: Mateta remains in the early stages of his recovery after suffering the muscular injury during an individual training session. He was initially handed a recovery timeline of at least four weeks, so Saturday's contest was always expected to come too soon, with another few weeks on the sidelines likely. Jorgen Strand Larsen should remain the leading option to start at center-forward while Mateta recovers.
Facing four weeks out
Mateta (hamstring) will miss Friday's Premier League clash against Manchester City after suffering an injury in training and is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks, according to The Athletic.
Analysis: Mateta is facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up the hamstring injury in training, with the expected four-week recovery period set to keep him out beyond Friday's meeting with Manchester City. The setback also comes amid uncertainty over his future at Crystal Palace and could complicate any potential departure before the end of the transfer window. Jorgen Strand Larsen is expected to start at center-forward in Mateta's absence, having already provided an alternative option for Palace.
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