{"id":453339,"date":"2026-02-06T22:51:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T22:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/453339\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T22:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T22:51:13","slug":"glasner-opens-up-on-matetas-failed-milan-medical-it-wasnt-a-big-surprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/453339\/","title":{"rendered":"Glasner opens up on Mateta\u2019s failed Milan medical: \u2018It wasn\u2019t a big surprise\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 07: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on December 07, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has admitted that \u2018it wasn\u2019t a big big surprise\u2019 to see Jean-Philippe Mateta fail a medical with Milan ahead of a proposed deadline day transfer to San Siro, and has explained why it is difficult to predict how long the Frenchman will be unavailable for.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Milan were hoping to secure a late deal for Palace striker Mateta during the final days of the January transfer window. There was an agreement in place with the South London outfit over a fee in the region of \u20ac35m, but, on the final day of the window, the Rossoneri decided not to proceed<\/a> after uncovering a concerning knee issue during Mateta\u2019s medical.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to recent reports, three different medical experts<\/a> warned Milan against the signing of Mateta, who may require surgery to fix the knee issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Glasner: \u2018It wasn\u2019t a big big surprise\u2019 to see Mateta fail his Milan medical\"LONDON,LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 NOVEMBER 06: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace runs for the ball during the UEFA Conference League 2025\/26 League Phase MD3 match between Crystal Palace FC and AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park on November 06, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Glasner was given an opportunity to reflect on the whole ordeal during his pre-match press conference<\/a> ahead of Palace\u2019s Premier League match against rivals Brighton.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Glasner explained why he and the club decided to keep playing Mateta if they knew there was an issue with his knee: \u201cI\u2019ve mentioned this often that we have to manage his knee. The most important thing is always the player\u2019s welfare. There were no concerns (so that\u2019s why) that we took a higher risk so that\u2019s why he could always play. Then we rested him in a few games, in a few training sessions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be honest it was not a big big surprise that he could fail (his medical). We always knew that this could happen and he knew it. Of course, if you\u2019re playing for two and a half months with a swollen knee and you have to be managed, we knew and he knew that there is an issue in his knee.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"BECKENHAM,BECKENHAM, ENGLAND \u2013 NOVEMBER 05: Jean-Philippe Mateta laughs during a Crystal Palace FC training session at Crystal Palace FC Training Ground on November 05, 2025 in Beckenham, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cHe wasn\u2019t really pleased. We all know this from our private lives, when you visit three doctors, you get three opinions and that is what we have right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have an opinion from an English doctor, one from an Italian, one from a French doctor and we\u2019ll get another one from a German doctor JP trusted when he had surgery when he was a Mainz player. We\u2019ll do further assessments, he\u2019ll see one more doctor on Monday and then we\u2019ll all sit together and make a final decision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Part of the reason why Palace and Mateta are taking their time to make a decision on whether or not to have surgery is the upcoming 2026 World Cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"BAKU,BAKU, AZERBAIJAN \u2013 NOVEMBER 16: 19 Jean-Philippe Mateta of France during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Azerbaijan and France at Tofig Bahramov Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Aziz Karimov\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Glasner admitted that there is still a possibility that Mateta goes to the World Cup with the France national team: \u201cThere are two ways we can do it: Either manage it, like we did. We can manage the knee until after the World Cup, because this is especially what JP is considering, his dream, playing for France at the World Cup. Or, the other one is that he undergoes the surgery.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

And when asked which option gives Mateta the best possibility of playing at the World Cup this summer, Glasner said: \u201cThis is what we don\u2019t know right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a few predictions for his surgery, he could be out for two months, he could be out for three months, he could be out for six to nine months. There are many opinions and now it\u2019s about doing the right thing. We don\u2019t know right now, but we will decide next week.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most important thing is the players welfare.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oliver Glasner reveals he wasn\u2019t surprised that Jean-Philippe Mateta\u2019s move to AC Milan could not be completed \u26bd\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/9FrXiyXhBC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n


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