Glasner Confirms Mateta Will Avoid Knee Surgery for Now

Overview

• Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said specialists agree Jean-Philippe Mateta’s knee can be treated without an operation and confirmed he will be out for a period but begin rehab at the club.
• Glasner described the injury as less serious than first feared and noted the striker intends to return as soon as possible under the medical staff’s program.
• Mateta had been playing for roughly two and a half months with a swollen knee, was managed by the club during that spell, and recently missed the win at Brighton.
• The non-surgical decision followed consultations with multiple specialists, including a fourth opinion that led all parties to agree on conservative management.
• An expected move to AC Milan collapsed despite reports of a €35 million offer, and Crystal Palace had already recruited Jorgan Strand Larsen for about €55 million as they prepared for a possible exit.