Mateta Set for FA Cup Return Post-Injury

Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is recovering well after a severe head injury sustained in an FA Cup match against Millwall, where he received 25 stitches for a laceration to his ear. The incident was caused by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who was sent off after a VAR review, resulting in a six-game ban instead of the initial three. Mateta, who has scored 15 goals this season, will miss the upcoming Premier League match against Ipswich but is expected to return for the FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham on March 29. Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that Mateta is recovering at home without fractures or concussion and will join the team for individual training in Marbella. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish described Roberts' tackle as 'the most reckless challenge on a football pitch' he has ever seen. Millwall has expressed respect for the FA's decision but is disappointed by the extended ban, while Roberts accepted the punishment and apologized for the incident.