In this video
- Asked about becoming a France international, Mateta said he is very proud and thinks he deserves it because he trains very hard. It is a dream come true, and he hopes to be called up again.
- Told that Oliver Glasner always says his form is on him, Mateta said he thinks it is on Glasner, to laughter. He thinks he understood Glasner's way of playing, being from the German league too.
- Told that only Erling Haaland has scored more Premier League goals in 2025, Mateta said it is not only him personally. They have a fantastic team, train very hard and believe in themselves.
- Asked about a public row with his former teammate Wilfried Zaha, Mateta said he spoke with him and everything is good with him.
- Asked about not wanting a really big squad, Glasner said he thinks they have a big squad, with 20 outfield players for tomorrow. A squad of 28 would make no sense to him.
“If they see there's a punishment, they will fail.”
- Asked about the World Cup next summer, Mateta said it is his dream and he will do everything to go there. But first he has to do the job with Crystal Palace every day, every game.
- Asked when they prepare for each opponent, Glasner said they always want to show their identity and play Crystal Palace football. There are small adjustments, but everybody knows exactly what to do.
Jean-Philippe Mateta made headlines again not just for his goals, but for putting his name alongside Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring charts for 2025.
The Crystal Palace striker spoke with confidence ahead of their UEFA Conference League clash against AEK Larnaca, proudly declaring, “Only Haaland has more goals than me!”
Mateta shared his pride in representing France for the first time and credited the work ethic under manager Oliver Glasner for his incredible form.
He also addressed the recent misunderstanding with Wilfried Zaha, confirming things are settled between them.
Meanwhile, Glasner confirmed the squad is in top physical condition ahead of their first home game, with players like Eddie Nketiah and Justin Devaney expected to play key roles.
With six matches in 17 days, Crystal Palace focus is on smart rotation and maintaining intensity.
