Football
Why is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing protective headgear for Crystal Palace?
French striker protecting injured ear with water polo-style helmet during FA Cup quarter-final return against Fulham
Jean-Philippe Mateta is making his return for Crystal Palace today, sporting some rather unusual protective headgear.
Mateta recovered and quickly returned to individual training earlier this month and was recently given the all-clear to resume playing, featuring for 60 minutes of an internal match organised by Palace during the international break.
