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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Why is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing a protective helmet in the FA Cup final?

While Crystal Palace have taken a dramatic route to the FA Cup final against Manchester City, striker Jean-Philippe’s journey to Wembley went via the hospital after suffering a horror injury earlier in in the competition.

In March, the Frenchman required 25 stitches after a high challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts caught Mateta in the head and left his ear “destroyed”.

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