Crystal Palace's Mateta Suffers Serious Injury in FA Cup Victory Over Millwall

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts received a red card for a reckless head-high challenge that hospitalized Mateta, overshadowing Palace's 3-1 win.

Jean-Philippe Mateta required hospital treatment after a high boot from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts caused a severe ear injury during the FA Cup match.
Roberts was sent off following a VAR review, with the challenge described as one of the most reckless seen by Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish.
Mateta has since been discharged from the hospital and reassured fans on social media that he is recovering and hopes to return soon.
Crystal Palace advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals with goals from Daniel Muñoz, Eddie Nketiah, and an own goal by Japhet Tanganga.
The incident drew widespread condemnation, including calls for an extended ban for Roberts, while unsavory chants from Millwall fans added to the controversy.