Crystal Palace Star Focused On Playing After Training Return
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30-second readMaja Hitij/Getty Images Crystal Palace striker Jean-Phillippe Mateta has stressed that he will do everything to get into the match-day squad for Nottingham Forest on Sunday following his complicated hamstring injury, amid Pierre Sage saying the game has come too soon.
The 29-year-old centre forward played a key role in leading Crystal Palace’s forward line in recent seasons, but this summer Mateta was keen on a new adventure away from Selhurst Park.
His future was under speculation as the Frenchman entered the final year of his contract with Crystal Palace, the validity of which he tried to dispute. @media only screen and (max-width:42em){#videoAd{min-height:382px!important}#snack_dex7,#snack_mex7{max-height:50px!important;max-width:320px!important}}@media only screen and (min-width:42em){#videoAd{min-height:480px!important}#belowVideoAd{min-height:120px!important}}#videoAd{background:#f9f9f9}#belowVideoAd{background:#f9f9f9;width:100%} Enjoying this story?
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Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has expressed his determination to get back onto the pitch as soon as possible.
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