Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta released from hospital with 25 stitches for severe laceration to his ear. Mateta was taken off on a stretcher in the 15th minute after being caught by a high challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. Eddie Nketiah scored a brilliant cushioned header late on as Palace advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals. Palace head coach Oliver Glasner says he expects Mateta to miss next Saturday’s Premier League match at home to Ipswich Town.Mateta will hope to return for Palace’s following Premier League fixtures in April, with the striker only four off equalling his record tally of 16 goals set last season. The Frenchman is Palace’s top scorer this season with 16 goals in all competitions. He has scored in back-to-back matches for the Eagles, with his first Premier League goal coming against Aston Villa on Tuesday night. He is also the club’s all-time leading scorer in the Premier League with 17 goals. He also has the most goalscoring assists in Premier League history.
