Injury NewsMetro FootballUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
Mateta's Palace Exit Hopes Hit by Hamstring Injury
Jean-Philippe Mateta's hopes of leaving Crystal Palace have taken a huge blow after a hamstring injury.


J. Mateta
player
Player
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Injury
Hamstring
Club
Crystal Palace
What happened. Jean-Philippe Mateta suffered a hamstring injury, impacting his hopes of leaving Crystal Palace.
- The injury is a setback for Mateta's potential transfer.
- The exact timeline for his return is not specified.
The injury could affect Mateta's future at the club during the transfer window.
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