Softfootball understands that Crystal Palace have been handed a well timed enhance on the health entrance, with supervisor Oliver Glasner confirming that Jean-Philippe Mateta is not going to want knee surgical procedure.
The harm, nonetheless, performed a big position in derailing his proposed £35 million transfer to AC Milan, regardless of experiences suggesting the striker had already agreed private phrases with the Italian facet. The event was additionally reported by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account.
He mentioned:
Oliver Glasner: Jean Philippe Mateta will probably be out for few weeks, however he’ll NOT bear surgical procedure.
For weeks, the state of affairs regarded worrying. A failed medical in Italy raised fears that the striker is likely to be dealing with a prolonged spell on the sidelines. However after a number of consultations with specialists, the decision modified the temper completely. Based on Glasner, the issue will not be as unhealthy as feared and will be handled conservatively fairly than surgically.
That call, importantly, retains Mateta’s World Cup dream alive. Surgical procedure may have stored him out for something between two and 9 months. As an alternative, the plan now could be cautious rehab and administration, shopping for time till after the summer season event in america, Canada, and Mexico.
The Palace boss admitted there’s nonetheless uncertainty about his return date. Although he added he expects the ahead again quickly.
Mateta hasn’t featured because the finish of January and has already missed video games in opposition to Brighton and Burnley whereas the membership sorted out a therapy technique.
Glasner revealed the failed Milan medical didn’t shock him both, noting the striker had been enjoying by means of a swollen knee for over two months.
Palace even rested him in chosen matches making an attempt to handle the difficulty quietly. Lacking an enormous switch stings. But Glasner praised Mateta’s professionalism and starvation to return rapidly and assist the staff push ahead.
With 10 targets in all competitions, greater than anybody else within the squad, Palace will probably be glad he’s staying. For now, no less than, he stays central to their plans, even when issues really feel a bit unsure.
