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Jean-Philippe Mateta News: Will play Sunday

Written by RotoWire Staff

Published on January 23, 2026

Mateta will be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea, manager Olivier Glasner told media during Friday's press conference. "He will play on Sunday," Glasner said.

Mateta has been heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park before the end of the January transfer window, with Juventus and Aston Villa being linked with him. However, Glasner confirmed the Frenchman will be available. His presence provides a huge boost to the attack for Palace, especially with Eddie Nketiah (strain) being a doubt. Mateta has netted eight goals on 22 EPL appearances this season.

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