Jean-Philippe Mateta shares update from hospital after ‘awful’ Liam Roberts challenge
The Jean-Philippe Mateta incident in the FA Cup against Millwall has certainly shocked the football community. It was an awful moment when Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts’ high challenge left Mateta in need of immediate medical attention. Thankfully, Mateta has reassured fans that he is doing well despite the severity of the injury, sharing an update on his Instagram that he’s recovering and hopes to return stronger.
The Crystal Palace boss, Oliver Glasner, expressed his concerns about the challenge, calling it a very serious injury, and emphasized the need for players to be aware of the risks they take on the pitch. He made it clear that the intensity of Roberts’ tackle was unacceptable and highlighted the importance of protecting players’ health.
There was also a lot of anger from Palace chairman Steve Parish, who referred to the challenge as the “worst” he had ever seen and made strong comments about the potential danger it posed to Mateta’s safety.
It’s good to hear that Mateta is conscious and recovering, but it’s a stark reminder of how dangerous football can be when challenges like that occur. Hopefully, he makes a speedy recovery and returns to action soon. What do you think about the incident?
