Jean-Philippe Mateta breaks silence after being rushed to hospital with horror injury during Crystal Palace vs Millwall

JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA has broken his silence following horror FA Cup injury.

The Crystal Palace hitman was rushed to the hospital after being poleaxed in the first half of The Eagle’s fifth-round win over Millwall.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta suffered a horror injury in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup clash with Millwall[/caption]

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Mateta received medical treatment on the pitch for ten minutes after being kicked in the head[/caption]

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He was promptly taken to the hospital to undergo further assessment[/caption]

The forward took to Instagram to give an update on his condition

Mateta was on the receiving end of a kung-fu kick of a challenge from Lions stopper Liam Roberts, who was belated given a red card.

The Frenchman was left bloodied and received treatment for ten minutes before being rushed to the hospital.

He wrote on his Instagram story: “Thanks for all your kind messages.

“I’m doing well.

“I hope to be back very soon and stronger than ever.

“Well done guys for the great job today. I love you. JP.”

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