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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Steinberg

Jean-Philippe Mateta discharged from hospital after ear injury in FA Cup tie

Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta is stretchered off during the FA Cup victory against Millwall (Zac Goodwin/PA) - (PA Wire)

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital after receiving 25 stitches in his left ear following the Eagles’ FA Cup tie against Millwall.

Mateta was carried off on a stretcher after Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, rushing out to meet a through ball, kicked the France international in the head early in Palace’s 3-1 fifth-round victory at Selhurst Park.

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