""We knew and he knew there was an issue. He was not really pleased," Glasner said. "We took a higher risk, that's why he could play in most games, but we rested him for some games and some training sessions. "To be honest it was not a big surprise to everyone that he could fail [the medical]. We knew that this can happen and he knew it.""
""There are two ways we can do this: manage the knee like we have until after the World Cup, which is Mateta's dream to play in. The other one is he undergoes surgery," Glasner said. "We don't know how long he would be out. There are a few predictions: it could be two months, three months, six to nine months. There are many opinions, but it is about doing the right thing and we will decide next week.""
Mateta's proposed £30m move to AC Milan was cancelled after knee problems appeared during two medicals. The 28-year-old has been managing a right-knee issue through the first half of the season, requiring rest from some matches and training. Options include continuing conservative management until after the World Cup or undergoing surgery, with recovery estimates ranging from roughly two months up to nine months. A repeat of his 2019 meniscus rupture and a similar six-month absence would rule him out of the World Cup, which takes place in about four months. Palace retained Mateta and signed Jorgen Strand Larsen while a late bid for Dwight McNeil collapsed.
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