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George Flood

Why is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing protective headgear for Crystal Palace against Fulham?

Protection: Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing his water polo-style headgear at Craven Cottage - (London Standard)

Jean-Philippe Mateta is making his return for Crystal Palace today, sporting some rather unusual protective headgear.

The French striker has been handed his first appearance for almost a month as Oliver Glasner’s side meet London rivals Fulham on Saturday lunchtime in this weekend’s first FA Cup quarter-final tie at Craven Cottage.

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