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Original Title: Jean-Philippe Mateta will not undergo surgery and can continue to believe in the World Cup. The Crystal Palace striker has been struggling with a knee injury for two and a half months. This physical problem prevented him from joining AC Milan a few days ago.
The horizon seems to be clearing somewhat for Jean-Philippe Mateta. The French international from Crystal Palace, who has been struggling with a knee injury for two and a half months, will, according to our information, avoid surgery for the time being. He can therefore still set his sights on the World Cup (June 11-July 19).
On Friday, February 6, four days after the Frenchman’s failed transfer to AC Milan, Oliver Glasner, the English club’s coach, made no secret of the Olympic silver medalist’s situation.
The 28-year-old center forward, who was absent on Sunday during the Eagles’ win at Brighton, has been playing “for two and a half months with a swollen knee,” Crystal Palace had “rested” him during this period, but the problem was bound to be detected during the medical examination, Glasner said at a press conference.
AC Milan was prepared to pay €35 million, according to specialized media, to sign the player, who scored two goals in three games last October and November with Didier Deschamps’ Les Bleus.