Liam Roberts Faces Extended Ban After FA Cup Clash with Crystal Palace

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been handed an extended ban following his red card during the FA Cup match against Crystal Palace. The Football Association (FA) has provided detailed written reasons for the decision, highlighting the severity of the incident that led to Roberts' dismissal from the game.

The incident occurred during the heated FA Cup clash, which saw both teams vying for progression in the prestigious tournament. The FA's decision to extend Roberts' suspension underscores their commitment to maintaining discipline and sportsmanship on the pitch. The exact details of the incident have been closely examined, and the FA's written explanation sheds light on why the punishment was deemed necessary.

In other news related to Crystal Palace, manager Oliver Glasner provided an update on striker Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of their upcoming match against Ipswich. Mateta's fitness and availability will be crucial as Crystal Palace aims to secure positive results in their upcoming fixtures.

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Will Mateta play against Ipswich?

'He (Mateta) won't play (Saturday's Premier League home game against Ipswich Town) but he's doing well,' Glasner told reporters on Friday. 'He's at home. Fortunately he had no fractures and no concussion, it's a huge wound which was stitched but healing is going like we expected and hoped.

When is Mateta back from injury?

On Monday, an account on the platform posted an image of Mateta in team apparel sporting a black headband with a plaster below the ear that required stitches. Earlier, Glasner said that he expected the forward to return for Palace's FA Cup quarter-final with Fulham on March 29.