Jean-Philippe Mateta is getting closer to a return. Affected in one knee and absent from the field since the end of January, the 28-year-old striker should return to training this Monday according to the words of his coach Oliver Glasner. “He’s been out for a long time, but his knee seems to be better now. This is why we decided to reinstate him. Caution is required, but the aim is for him to be available for the matches against Larnaca and Leeds.he confided.
This news comes at just the right time, as Mateta aims to play in the World Cup this summer. Author of 8 goals in 23 Premier League matches this season with Crystal Palace, the French international (3 caps, 2 goals) should be in competition with Florian Thauvin, Marcus Thuram, Randal Kolo Muani, Kingsley Coman, Maghles Akliouche and Christopher Nkunku for the last places at the World Cup.
