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Horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta could land Millwall goalkeeper extended suspension from the FA following Crystal Palace FA Cup clash

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<p>The <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jean-philippe-mateta-injury-millwall-34786808" target="_blank">Daily Mirror</a> reports the FA is considering handing an extended ban to Roberts after his horror challenge on Mateta in the FA Cup clash against Crystal Palace at the weekend. The goalkeeper <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jean-philippe-mateta-rushed-hospital-shockingly-kicked-face-fa-cup-millwall-michael-oliver-miss/bltf167423f97f391fe" target="_blank">rushed off his line and attempted to win the ball in the air, but ended up kicking Mateta</a> full in the face. The striker was left unconscious and needed lengthy medical treatment.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>It has been reported that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/jean-philippe-mateta-update-25-stitches-horrific-tackle-millwall-liam-roberts-crystal-palace-striker-ear-almost-half/bltbc0076cb8f0fc3c9" target="_blank">Mateta required 25 stitches after the clash</a>, and Palace owner Steve Parish claimed, after the game, that it was the "worst challenge he's ever seen in football". Now, the FA are considering handing Roberts a much lengthier ban; the standard suspension is for three games, but the FA must decide by 1pm on Thursday if they want to lodge an "insufficient punishment" appeal. Given the force and recklessness of the challenge, Roberts may receive an extended suspension.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Mateta has been in electric form for Palace this season and has scored 15 goals in 33 games in all competitions. Now, though, he faces a lengthy lay-off as he continues his treatment in hospital.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Palace play Ipswich this weekend. Oliver Glasner's side are 12th in the Premier League table.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta could land Millwall goalkeeper extended suspension from the FA following Crystal Palace FA Cup clash | Goal.com

The FA are considering handing an extended ban to Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after his horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta in the FA Cup.

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