Jean-Philippe Mateta could return to FA Cup action this weekend after sustaining a serious injury to his ear in a clash with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts in the last round.

Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta was rushed to hospital and needed 25 stitches after Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts hit him with a kung-fu kick during their FA Cup tie on Saturday.

Jean-Philippe Mateta was at the heart of a sickening incident during Crystal Palace's FA Cup clash with Millwall. By Daniel Orme. 16:22, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 | UPDATED: 16:45, Sat, Mar 1, 2025.

Jean-Philippe Mateta had previously not been spotted since he was taken to hospital after suffering a horrific head injury during Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Millwall in the FA Cup last week.

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has been pictured training for the first time since sustaining a head injury. By Oli Gamp. 15:30, Tue, Mar 11, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:30, Tue, Mar 11, 2025.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to return to action for the first time since being hit by a horrific kung-fu kick by Millwall keeper Liam Roberts earlier this month. He needed oxygen and 26 stitches.

Millwall have condemned the abuse of goalkeeper Liam Roberts following his red card for a challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta in Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Crystal Palace.. Roberts kicked Mateta ...