After horror foul
“25 stitches!” Update after Palace kicker’s horror foul
Crystal Palace have spoken out after the brutal foul on striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and provided a brief update. According to the report, the Frenchman's ear required 25 stitches. "He is conscious and is in hospital. His ear looks terrible," explained coach Oliver Glasner. Afterwards, the Frenchman himself gave the all-clear.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Mateta had been hit on the head by goalkeeper Liam Roberts in the FA Cup match against Millwall when he tried to clear the ball with an outstretched leg. The striker was given oxygen for several minutes and eventually taken to hospital. "He's conscious and is in hospital. His ear looks terrible. It's a very serious injury, we hope for the best for him," explained Glasner some time later.
"Should question himself thoroughly"
Crystal Palace boss Steve Parish told the BBC that he was shocked by the action. "It's the most reckless tackle on a soccer pitch I've ever seen. I think he should really question himself, this boy, because he is endangering a fellow professional, maybe even his life, with an attack like that," he said harshly against Roberts.
Meanwhile, Mateta spoke out for the first time. "I'm fine, I hope to be back soon. Stronger than ever," Palace quoted him as saying on social media. Shortly afterwards, the club also confirmed that the 27-year-old had been discharged from hospital. The Frenchman's ear had been stitched with 25 stitches. Further examinations will be carried out soon.
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