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Crystal Palace suffers injury blow ahead of Premier League defeat to Man City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Crystal Palace suffers injury blow ahead of Premier League defeat to Man City

Summary

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage confirmed that Jean-Philippe Mateta will be out for at least four weeks due to a muscular injury incurred during training. This news follows Palace's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City. Despite the setback, Sage emphasized the need to improve the team's performance and dismissed calls for squad excuses. He also noted that Daniel Munoz's benching was purely a sporting decision. Crystal Palace is looking to enhance their squad ahead of the transfer deadline.

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•Crystal Palace lost 4-1 to Manchester City.
•Jean-Philippe Mateta suffers a muscular injury and is sidelined for at least four weeks.
•Manager Pierre Sage prioritizes team improvement over excuses regarding injuries.
•Daniel Munoz remained on the bench for the entire match due to a sporting decision.
•Sage indicates more signings are desired before the transfer deadline.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Another Crystal Palace blow revealed after heavy defeat to Man City – and Sage expresses desire for more new signings

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Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has confirmed Jean-Philippe Mateta could be sidelined for at least four weeks after suffering a muscular injury ahead of his side’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.Mate...
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