Mateta set to wear mask but fit for FA Cup quarter-final

Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to be fit to play in Crystal Palace's FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham this weekend.

The striker has been out injured after needing 25 stitches to a cut around his ear after a challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

Mateta has continued his rehabilitation and joined Palace on their break in Marbella - and according to a source with knowledge of his condition, he is going to be fit to play as the Eagles try to reach the last four of the FA Cup.

The 27-year-old is going to take to the field in a mask to protect the wound on the side of his head but it is a big boost to manager Oliver Glasner before an important game.