LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 1: manager Oliver Glasner of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace FC at Stamford Bridge on September 1, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
Crystal Palace have endured a tumultuous start to the 2024/25 season, with one player in particular looking lost on the pitch.
Prior to the season starting, Oliver Glasner had ambitions of pushing for Europe with this Eagles side. This ambition was built on the back of the incredible end to the season which saw Crystal Palace secure a 10th place finish.
This season however has been far from good enough as the Eagles sit 18th in the Premier League, with the attack suffering from the absence of Michael Olise after his move to Bayern Munich.
This loss has led to the entire team regressing in quality with Jean-Philippe Mateta being among those worst affected.
Jean-Philippe Mateta will be angry at Oliver Glasner
Mateta has been poor this season, failing to contribute to the team’s performances – with a brace against Leicester not enough to paper over the cracks.
With Mateta’s struggles, there is growing pressure for the Frenchman to be dropped and for Eddie Nketiah instead to be used as a striker.
It has been reported that Mateta is currently unhappy with Glasner for his decision to substitute the man from Sevran at half-time during the recent 0-0 draw with Manchester United.
Mateta was withdrawn for Ismaila Sarr in the game which undoubtedly improved the Eagles attacking prospects.
But now there has been a decision by Didier Deschamps which might leave Mateta even angrier with Mateta.
Deschamps named his France squad for the latest international break and one player missing out was Mateta.
