Jean-Philippe Mateta discharged from hospital after ear injury in FA Cup tie

Mateta was carried off on a stretcher after Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts kicked the France international in the head

Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta is stretchered off during the FA Cup victory against Millwall (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital after receiving 25 stitches in his left ear following the Eagles’ FA Cup tie against Millwall.

Mateta was carried off on a stretcher after Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, rushing out to meet a through ball, kicked the France international in the head early in Palace’s 3-1 fifth-round victory at Selhurst Park.