There were rumours that Jean-Philippe Mateta had a knee issue before AC Milan found it, and those suggestions were confirmed by Oliver Glasner.
The move for Mateta seemed to be happening at the last minute, with Milan looking to get a deal done quickly, having swooped in late. Things seemed to be progressing well too, and then the medical arrived.
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At first, checks were done in London, before the Rossoneri sent their own doctor to do further checks. With the Frenchman having a knee issue, the deal was cancelled, and Mateta remains in the Premier League.
Glasner confirms Mateta problem
After the Diavolo pulled out of the deal, it seemed likely that the striker would infact need surgery, talk about dodging a bullet. Now, Oliver Glasner has spoken on the matter, and how long the problem has been known to Crystal Palace, as Fabrizio Romano confirms on his X account.
“Mateta had a knee issue since November. He wanted to keep playing, so we managed it. Mateta told us he would like to leave. AC Milan assessed him and decided not to sign Jean-Philippe.
“We will have further assessments to really find the best solution.”
If the issue has been apparent for a few months now, who knows what damage has already been done?
karma . disloyal player .
Disloyal player ….. and equally ( if not more) disloyal crystal palace ……
Mateta maybe magnified short term to long term damage by playing. A similar scenario at Mainz, why the discrepancy & drama?. Orthoscopy now should be out 2-4 wks. I had it so I should know.
So CP clearly knew about his issue since November meaning they either withheld the information from Milan until it surfaced during the medical.
OR…
The geniuses in charge decided to go ahead for Mateta and find out for themselves late into the window WITHOUT a back up plan…
Looks bad either way.
There is no doubt crystal palace are in disarray, the laughing stock of football, talk about when the circus comes to,town. I have supported n Crystal,palace since 1960, never thought I would see the day the keystone cops running the club. The problem is that it’s this ground extension that Steve Parris wants, that will look great playing the likes of doncaster Rovers and accrinton Stanley.even Stratford, lovely ground for these teams to play in, even fisher athletic bare run better than palace
What’s next? Laurel,and hardy?!
We have hope and no hope!
Goodbye dolly gray!