Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is now “aware” after being taken to hospital.
Mateta was kicked within the face by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts within the eighth minute of Saturday’s FA Cup fifth-round conflict.
Referee Michael Oliver initially confirmed Roberts a yellow card however upgraded it to a straight pink after reviewing the incident on a VAR monitor pitchside.
Palace chairman Steve Parish described the incident as “probably the most reckless problem” he has ever seen.
He additionally revealed that Mateta had a gash behind his ear and was receiving additional therapy at an area hospital.
Parish expressed his anger on the sort out, which resulted in Roberts being despatched off.
After the match, Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner confirmed that Mateta was “aware.”
Afterward Saturday, Mateta wrote on social media: “I’m doing effectively.
“I hope to be again very quickly and stronger than ever. Properly accomplished, guys, for the good job at this time.”
