Chelsea could see a change in formation as another top player could be joining them for the new season. The Blues are focusing on improving their attack. They want to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. Their pre-season was not that great. The Blues only managed to win 1 game. At the same time, it looks like Raheem Sterling’s best days are behind him. Also, Mudryk is still the same. He has not shown any real signs of improvement. Yes, he is still young. But, other than his speed, he has failed to make any real impression. So, Enzo Maresca is open to replacing them in the lineup. As a result, the 24-year-old Portuguese is now their center of attention.
Chelsea will be keen to update their formation as they will look to better themselves for the new season. Things did not go well for them last time around. They were able to finish at 6th place in the Premier League. But, they lost their UEL spot to Man Utd. The Red Devils won the FA Cup, crushing the Blues’ hopes. Now, Maresca’s men will be playing in the UECL 24/25. To make things worse, the London side also lost out on the EFL Cup against Liverpool. They ended the 23/24 season without a trophy.
A return to the Stamford Bridge on the horizon for Felix
As per several reports, the Blues are closing-in on signing the 24-year-old. Joao Felix is no stranger to playing in the Premier League. He has already featured at the Stamford Bridge in 22/23 as a loanee. He was very good for Barcelona in the last season. As per en.wikipedia.org, he made 44 appearances for the Blaugrana. At the same time, he also managed to score 10 times. Now, Maresca wants to bring him back to London permanently. As per reports, the Blues will have to pay more than €45 million to secure a move for the forward. Maresca will surely be planning to see how he fits into the formation for Chelsea for the new season.
The report also adds that tension between the Blues and Atleti was high. Especially, since the collapsed deal of Samu Omorodion. But, the London side are allowing Gallagher to leave for a lower price. Atleti are also replicating from their side. The Spanish side are also lowering their asking price for Felix. So, it seems, that things could be okay between the two once again. Without a doubt, the 24-year-old is a top player. He could also be even better. As per transfermarkt.co.in, he has 123 G/A in his club career. Surely, Chelsea will have to modify their formation if they wish to include him in the new season.
How will Joao Felix affect the Chelsea formation
As per astamfordbridgetoofar.com, Maresca could use Felix as a false-9. He could back Nkunku on the field. At the same time, he could also score a lot of goals from the position. Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson could be their alternatives. But, the 24-year-old is more than capable of playing as a winger. So, he could also be an option to play instead of Mudryk. Felix is, no doubt, a quality player. His addition to Chelsea for the new season will surely boost their formation and tactics.
Enzo Maresca will be aiming high with the Blues. The London side will be aiming to make a return to the top 4. At the same time, they will also be wanting to win the UECL. It will be interesting to see how Maresca shapes Chelsea up with a new formation for the new season. Meanwhile, fans will be keen to see Joao Felix back at the Stamford Bridge. They will be hoping he can hit the ground running and score plenty of goals for their side. The Blues will be hosting Man City to begin their 24/25 Premier League campaign.
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