Jean-Philippe Mateta
28-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mateta got off to a slow start in his first full season under Oliver Glasner, and then he caught fire for a few months before finishing slow after busting his nose in March. Along with Crystal Palace as a whole, he tended to score his 14 goals in bunches, including three braces last season. Mateta isn't likely to push any of the elite strikers in the Premier League or top 20 goals, but with a strong attack built around him he should be a solid option for double-digit goals once more. No matter what happens in the squad around him, Mateta's role is as a true No. 9 who can score in a variety of ways.
Will start against Leeds United
Mateta will be in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, coach Oliver Glasner said in the press conference.
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Mateta has been playing through knee pain and was rested for the midweek Conference League clash, but he is expected to be in the starting squad for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, according to coach Oliver Glasner. This is great news for the Eagles, since it suggests the Frenchman is fit to play and that the pain is manageable and only minor.
Mateta has been playing through knee pain and was rested for the midweek Conference League clash, but he is expected to be in the starting squad for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, according to coach Oliver Glasner. This is great news for the Eagles, since it suggests the Frenchman is fit to play and that the pain is manageable and only minor.
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Playing through knee pain
Mateta was playing through knee pain in recent weeks, and the club hopes he will not have to undergo surgery for his injury, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard.
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Three shots, no goal
Mateta had three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Manchester City.
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Starting immediately
Mateta (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Manchester City.
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Hopeful for Sunday
Mateta (undisclosed) is hopeful to be an option for Sunday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "All who played should be fine, and then we hope that JP is available for the game. Of course, we need to train with them and see if there is any reaction, but it looks good and looks okay right now."
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Targeting return to training Friday
Mateta (rest) is targeting a return to training Friday and should be available for Sunday's clash with Manchester City, per manager Oliver Glasner."JP will rest. We have to manage his knee, so he's stayed at home. The plan is that JP will return to training on Friday and then he should be available."
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Set for January departure?
Mateta is open to leaving Crystal Palace in January, according to TEAMTalk.
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Mateta is not opposed to signing a new contract with Palace, but his push for a departure in the upcoming transfer window suggests the Frenchman feels ready to play for a more competitive club. Expect lots of offers to come to Palace's doors, as the 28-year-old striker has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe over the last 18 months.
Mateta is not opposed to signing a new contract with Palace, but his push for a departure in the upcoming transfer window suggests the Frenchman feels ready to play for a more competitive club. Expect lots of offers to come to Palace's doors, as the 28-year-old striker has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe over the last 18 months.