Jean-Philippe Mateta
28-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 2/8/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mateta got off to a slow start in his first full season under Oliver Glasner, and then he caught fire for a few months before finishing slow after busting his nose in March. Along with Crystal Palace as a whole, he tended to score his 14 goals in bunches, including three braces last season. Mateta isn't likely to push any of the elite strikers in the Premier League or top 20 goals, but with a strong attack built around him he should be a solid option for double-digit goals once more. No matter what happens in the squad around him, Mateta's role is as a true No. 9 who can score in a variety of ways.
Surgery decision to come soon
Mateta (knee) is set to decide on knee surgery soon, according to Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
Mateta is a major talking point at the moment after a failed transfer to AC Milan, with a knee injury discovered during the medical. He will now have to make a quick decision on whether he will receive the surgery or wait until the end of the season, as this would put an end to his World Cup hopes. This is a critical situation for both club and player, likely to force major alterations if he decides to go through with the surgery.
Mateta is a major talking point at the moment after a failed transfer to AC Milan, with a knee injury discovered during the medical. He will now have to make a quick decision on whether he will receive the surgery or wait until the end of the season, as this would put an end to his World Cup hopes. This is a critical situation for both club and player, likely to force major alterations if he decides to go through with the surgery.
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Knee injury leads to failed transfer
Mateta failed a medical with AC Milan due to a knee injury and could potentially receive surgery, according to Sacha Tavolieri.
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Won't play Sunday
Mateta is not going to be in the squad to face Nottingham Forest, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "We will talk about things we can confirm. I can confirm JP will not be in the matchday squad, but it is nothing to do right now with the transfers. He is not in the place. To play makes no sense. We have to protect the team and I have to protect him. That is why he will not travel with us to Nottingham."
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Will play Sunday
Mateta will be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea, manager Olivier Glasner told media during Friday's press conference. "He will play on Sunday," Glasner said.
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Two shot attempts in loss
Mateta had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Sunderland.
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Scores opener
Mateta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Fulham.
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Close to Milan move?
Mateta is inching closer to completing a move to AC Milan, according to Sky Sports Italia.
ANALYSIS
Mateta has been heavily linked with a move away from Crystal Palace, and while other Premier League clubs were interested, it seems he'll finally end up at Milan. This means the Frenchman would add another goalscoring threat for a Rossoneri side pushing to remain in the Serie A title conversation.
Mateta has been heavily linked with a move away from Crystal Palace, and while other Premier League clubs were interested, it seems he'll finally end up at Milan. This means the Frenchman would add another goalscoring threat for a Rossoneri side pushing to remain in the Serie A title conversation.