BBC · Feb 6
Knee injury could scupper Mateta's World Cup 'dream'
Image caption, Jean-Philippe Mateta joined Crystal Palace in 2021Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has indicated the knee injury that scuppered Jean-Philippe Mateta's planned move to AC Milan could also thwart the striker's "dream" of playing at the World Cup.
Mateta was on the verge of joining Milan for £30m on deadline day, but the deal was called off after knee issues emerged over the course of two medical examinations.
The 28-year-old has been dealing with the injury to his right knee during the first half of the season.
"We knew and he knew there was an issue. He was not really pleased," Glasner said.