Jean-Philippe Mateta - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Still out for 2-3 weeks Mateta (knee) remains unavailable after coach Oliver Glasner gave an update on his situation in Wednesday's press conference "we hope to have back in the next two or three weeks."

Impact Mateta avoided surgery after sustaining a serious knee injury in January, and he's currently expected to return during the current season, though he'll miss at least the upcoming fixtures versus Wolverhampton and Manchester United. The striker remains his team's scoring leader with eight goals in the 2025/26 EPL season, and losing him has limited their attacking potential. However, winter signing Jorgen Strand Larsen is in decent form and should be the main beneficiary of playing time while Mateta is inactive.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace make huge surgery decision on wantaway Jean-Philippe Mateta after knee injury scuppered AC Milan transfer

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will not undergo surgery on a niggling knee problem after all, despite the injury scuppering his...

FEBRUARY 10 • goal

Crystal Palace make huge surgery decision on wantaway Jean-Philippe Mateta after knee injury scuppered AC Milan transfer

Avoids surgery, few more weeks out Mateta (knee) has avoided surgery and will look to return within the next two to four weeks, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Fortunately, he doesn't need surgery [on his knee...

Impact Matteta has finally ended his saga, battling with a knee injury following a failed transfer, as the forward will not need surgery on his knee. Instead, he will take the next two to four weeks off to recover and focus on rehab at the Palace training grounds. This will leave him with a return near the end of February, but it will be a massive return for the club, with the forward notching eight goals in 23 appearances this season. Jorgen Strand Larsen appears to be set to continue seeing the start until Mateta returns.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in coming week Mateta (knee) will not play the next week as the club makes a final decision on how to manage his knee, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "He won't play on Sunday at Brighton, a...

Impact Mateta's long saga continues as a knee injury for the forward remains a major concern for the club. He will now miss the next week of action as he continues to weigh his options, potentially playing through the injury to make the World Cup or instead receive surgery to put the injury behind him. He will miss out against Brighton and Burnley as he waits his assessment, with a decision to be made ahead of the Feb. 22 match against Wolves.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 3 • goal

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Surgery decision to come soon Mateta (knee) is set to decide on knee surgery soon, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace confirm signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in club-record deal

Crystal Palace announced the signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers just minutes before the close of the January trans...

FEBRUARY 2 • goal

Crystal Palace confirm signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in club-record deal

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.

Impact Mateta has been surrounded by transfer rumors and after finally traveling to Italy for a medical, it fell through due to a knee injury. This brings up more worries for the forward as an apparent surgery could be on the horizon to heal from the injury, although that would keep him out of World Cup campaign with France. That said, his current status remains up in the air, as the player is unlikely to bow out of the World Cup and club's are still interested in a loan for him. More about his situation should be available in the next few days, with the club set to take the field again on Sunday and transfer deadline day coming to an end Monday night.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Watch out, Nottingham Forest! AC Milan reach 'preliminary agreement' to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace

AC Milan have launched a dramatic late raid to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, reportedly striking a verbal agreement with...

JANUARY 30 • goal

Watch out, Nottingham Forest! AC Milan reach 'preliminary agreement' to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace

Mateta to miss Crystal Palace game in Premier League ahead of possible transfer

Jean-Philippe Mateta will not be in the Crystal Palace squad for Sunday’s trip to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League as he nears a move away from the club

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Mateta is not going to be in the squad to face Nottingham Forest, according to manager Oliver Glasner, per Bobby Manzi of News Shopper.

Impact Mateta will not be in the squad Sunday as the forward has faced transfer rumors of the past month, with the player possibly on his way out to end the window. This is a major loss for the squad, as he has yet to miss a start all season, recording eight goals in 23 appearances. This will then leave the forward role open for the first time all season, with Brennan Johnson a possible option to take over the spot for the time being.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 30 • FOX SPORTS

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Crystal Palace's £50m Jorgen Strand Larsen swoop may collapse as Eagles prepare to walk away

Crystal Palace's proposed £50 million ($69m) move for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is in danger of collapse after the Eagles reported...

JANUARY 29 • goal

Crystal Palace's £50m Jorgen Strand Larsen swoop may collapse as Eagles prepare to walk away

Jean-Philippe Mateta on the move?! Premier League clubs on red alert after Crystal Palace near agreement to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen

Crystal Palace are closing in on a blockbuster deal to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, a move that may trigger a major transfer me...

JANUARY 29 • goal

Jean-Philippe Mateta on the move?! Premier League clubs on red alert after Crystal Palace near agreement to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen

Chelsea player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Dazzling Estevao Willian & Joao Pedro clip the Eagles' wings as Liam Rosenior's side leapfrog Liverpool in top four race

Chelsea's young Brazilians were the stars of the show on Sunday as the Blues beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park to move above Liverpoo...

JANUARY 25 • goal

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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.

Impact Mateta has been heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park before the end of the January transfer window, with Juventus and Aston Villa being linked with him. However, Glasner confirmed the Frenchman will be available. His presence provides a huge boost to the attack for Palace, especially with Eddie Nketiah (strain) being a doubt. Mateta has netted eight goals on 22 EPL appearances this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Mateta led the Crystal Palace attacking effort Saturday with two shots (one on goal) in their 2-1 road defeat at the hands of Sunderland. Though the striker was unable to find the back of the net, he did contribute five clearances and one block of the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. Across his last five league appearances (five starts), Mateta has attempted just six shots (two on goal) and scored once.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

'We've been abandoned' - Oliver Glasner criticizes Crystal Palace board in extraordinary rant about transfer strategy after Sunderland defeat

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has launched an attack on the Eagles' board over their handling of the departure of another key player af...

JANUARY 17 • goal

'We've been abandoned' - Oliver Glasner criticizes Crystal Palace board in extraordinary rant about transfer strategy after Sunderland defeat

Tottenham confirm departure of Europa League winning goalscorer Brennan Johnson in £35m deal with Crystal Palace

Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson has completed his £35m transfer to Crystal Palace, barely half a year after scoring the winning goal in the...

JANUARY 2 • goal

Tottenham confirm departure of Europa League winning goalscorer Brennan Johnson in £35m deal with Crystal Palace

Scores opener Mateta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Fulham.

Impact Mateta scored with his only shot of the match against Fulham on Thursday, heading home from a well-weighted Nathaniel Clyne delivery to end a five-match goal drought. The Frenchman remains his side's primary attacking outlet, having netted eight goals in 19 Premier League appearances this season, and his role as the team's penalty taker means he is always capable of delivering a goal contribution.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Will start against Leeds United Mateta will be in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, coach Oliver Glasner said in the press conference.

Impact Mateta has been playing through knee pain and was rested for the midweek Conference League clash, but he is expected to be in the starting squad for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, according to coach Oliver Glasner. This is great news for the Eagles, since it suggests the Frenchman is fit to play and that the pain is manageable and only minor.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Playing through knee pain Mateta was playing through knee pain in recent weeks, and the club hopes he will not have to undergo surgery for his injury, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard.

Impact Mateta has been playing through knee pain in recent weeks, and Crystal Palace are managing his minutes as they hope the striker will not have to undergo the same surgery that Daniel Munoz had to his knee, which ruled him out until next year. The Frenchman should be available for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, but if he was to start on the bench or ultimately miss out, Eddie Nketiah would likely see a greater role in the frontline for the Eagles.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Man City player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Irrepressible Erling Haaland & Phil Foden double act downs plucky Eagles as Pep Guardiola's side keep pressure on Arsenal at Premier League summit

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden raised their game as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 despite producing an underwhelming performance in...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • goal

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