Knee injury could scupper Mateta's World Cup 'dream'

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner indicates the injury that scuppered Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan could also thwart the striker's "dream" of playing for France at the World Cup, if surgery is needed.

February 6, 2026 140 views

Knee injury could scupper Mateta's World Cup 'dream'

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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner indicates the injury that scuppered Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan could also thwart the striker's "dream" of playing for France at the World Cup, if surgery is needed.

Originally published at BBC Sport

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