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title: "Mateta returns to Crystal Palace training after recovering from hamstring injury"
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# Mateta returns to Crystal Palace training after recovering from hamstring injury

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has recovered from a hamstring injury that kept him out for 7 days, making him ready to face Brighton in the English Premier League.

[Youssef Darwish](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/youssef-darwish-4) Editor Published 18 October 2026، 03:37 ، updated 21:45 Saudi time

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Mateta returns to Crystal Palace training after recovering from hamstring injury

[Crystal Palace](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/crystal-palace-198) have announced the return of striker [Jean-Philippe Mateta](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/jean-philippe-mateta-5634) to training after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Mateta had been out of action since 11 October 2026 due to the injury, before officially announcing his recovery on 18 October 2026, after an absence lasting 7 days.

The player's return comes at a suitable time for his team, as Crystal Palace prepare to face Brighton in matchday 7 of the English Premier League for the 2026/27 season.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 Damascus time.

The match will be broadcast on the beIN Sports network of channels.

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