Joao Felix wants to fight for his place in Chelsea. While in the high stakes of football, drama is ever-present. The spotlight has also fallen on one player determined to leave his mark recently, at Stamford Bridge home of Chelsea Football Club. Get ready to get into the meat of things.
With only 96 hours between two fixtures, the Blues, that is, Chelsea FC, have been in a whirlwind of fixtures. After losing to Liverpool in a tough game it was a good response going 4-1 against Panathinaikos in the Europa Conference League up to now. But the schedule doesn’t let up: They’ll be away at Newcastle twice this weekend in the Premier League and again in the cup next week. It’s a match after a match for eternity, with pressure on you.
But it will be Enzo Maresca, the head coach. Ale problems to solve, tactical puzzles to solve, and decisions to make. So should he start with his ‘best XI’ for league games or hand out the match shirts and stick to the ‘second string?’ Mind you, the latter group aren’t the usual benchwarmers. But many of them could walk right into starting lineups pretty much anywhere else in the league. Their second string still has so much talent on it and that’s a testament to Chelsea’s depth.
But amidst this tactical. One player stands out: Joao Felix. But he’s been considered part of the ‘second string’ crew who have sat back waiting for their turn. When it came, he went for it both feet (literally). Joao Felix has contributed two goals and played a large role in forcing a penalty in the most recent match. He performed electrically at Stamford Bridge and the fans took notice.
Joao Felix Performances
What does he mean for Chelsea’s future? It’s like planting seeds in fertile soil. But if he can continue to fight for a starting eleven place, that could kindle some good in competition in the side.
. What if Felix makes the top players step up the stakes? Maresca’s sudden selection headaches are now a sign of strength — not a headache to endure.
Felix’s attitude, or rather, his resolve is infectious. It creates an atmosphere in the dressing room. Voices and talents of other players watch and learn. Talent isn’t going to win the day: you have to work hard and be hungry. It’s a case of watching this young dynamo as the season unfolds. It could make the story of Chelsea’s season the journey from ‘second string’ to the limelight.
And now, for a real-time update: His mindset was revealed in his post-match interview. “I’m here to fight for a place in the starting 11,” he said. It depends on the coach to decide who’s playing. But I’m doing my job. I’m working and I always try to lift the team every single time I can. Admirable words, indeed. Felix is still in the mix for starting spots.
His Journey
Since the start of his journey, Joao Félix came up through Porto’s youth academy, then destiny nudged him towards Benfica in 2015. He only played for Benfica’s reserve team at only 16, but his skill and flair had people hypnotized. In 2018 Félix was promoted to show sport for Benfica’s first team and was a catalyst for his success. His debut season would see him playing a crucial role in lifting the league title, inspiring a run of glorious form that spread further than the Lisbon group.
In 2019, the footballing cosmos witnessed a seismic transfer: For Atlético Madrid, it’s a £104million record from the purchase of João Félix, while the likes of Milan were found out. Europe’s elite wanted his versatility on the attacking midfield, forward side of things.
Apart from club football, Félix is proudly a Portugal national team wearer. He weaves himself into the fabric of Portuguese football: From the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals through to UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. There is still João Félix’s story written in sweat, passion and audacity. For the next chapter, we wait on canvas for his brushstrokes of brilliance as he graces Stamford Bridge for the first time once again.
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