\u201cEveryone knew [Oliver Glasner] would turn it around, and he has turned it around. They went to Fulham before and got a great result, so they will go there full of confidence. Having Mateta fit is a big boost for them as he has been one of the best strikers in the Premier League,\u201d said Morrison to BBC Sport.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mateta missed Palace's last competitive outing three weeks ago, a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, following the facial injury, for which he required 25 stitches to his left ear, he suffered in the previous FA Cup round against Millwall.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the in-form French forward is in from the start today - wearing protective headgear - with Eddie Nketiah on the bench.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach Glasner had confirmed that Mateta will be returning for the game, with protective gear, during the pre-game press conference on Friday. \"If I believed it's a problem, I wouldn't play him,\" said Glasner. \"The doctor and the team did a great job finding the right protection. We tried two or three different ones, the Premier League approved everything.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fullback Ben Chilwell also hailed the striker\u2019s importance in the side by claiming Mateta is the glue of the Eagles' dressing room. \"Before I came to Palace, I watched him on TV, we know how good a footballer he is, and how prolific he is in front of goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach Glasner had confirmed that Mateta will be returning for the game, with protective gear, during the pre-game press conference on Friday. \"If I believed it's a problem, I wouldn't play him,\" said Glasner. \"The doctor and the team did a great job finding the right protection. We tried two or three different ones, the Premier League approved everything.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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