Mateta’s growth under Manager Oliver Glasner has been remarkable since the Austrian’s arrival in February 2024, with the Frenchman having scored 37 times in 71 matches since – over a goal every other game.
“I think it's on him,” Mateta said of his Manager. “He used to train in Germany, and when he came in, [in terms of] how we need to play I think I understood, because I'm from the German league too.
“I think it's because I play many games in the role. I think that's why people say I'm improving my hold-up play – because I know it very well now.
“I train hard every day, and I want to play every game and show him I'm ready for him, for the team, for the staff. I show them that I want to play every game.
“I think it's not only me personally, but we have a fantastic team that believes in everyone. We're just training very hard and believing in ourselves, and on the pitch we’ve had the results.
“I hope we will keep thinking the same and keep working hard.”
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Crystal Palace v AEK Larnaca
