Portuguese International Joao Felix becomes the first player since Federico Fazio to get sent off in Premier League debut. The 22-year-old was playing his first match for the North-London outfit after his loan move from Atletico Madrid.
And in his first match with Chelsea, a great enthusiasm started that led to the red card 🟥 @joaofelix70 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/4vhMsS0bZB
— 🏴Premier League Kings🏴 (@mlk_aldwry) January 13, 2023
He started the game alongside Kai Havertz in the wing and he was expected to play a crucial role in the team. Chelsea’s attacking woes have not been fully countered as summer signing Pierre Emrick Aubameyang has been unable to shine at the Stamford Bridge. Their defeat last night against Fulham was their 3rd loss in last 5 PL fixtures.
Sebelum Red Card debutnya menit 58', Perform Joao Felix di Chelsea patut diperhitungkan.
— Siaran Bola Live (@SiaranBolaLive) January 13, 2023
To curb that issue, Joao Felix was brought into the team on loan for 11 Million Euros. The Blues will have to pay 714,286 Euros per game to Felix and their expenses increased a little more after he was send off for a cruel challenge in the 58th minute.
Joao Felix joined Chelsea on a six-month loan deal which reportedly cost £11 million.
He's now going to miss three games through suspension 🙃 pic.twitter.com/5bLfBlktHz
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 12, 2023
Chelsea will have to pay at least another 2 Million Euros and see Felix on the bench for the next three PL games due to the Portuguese’s challenge on Fulham’s Kenny Tete. Chelsea’s new manager Graham Potter will now be under immense pressure as his side is now winless in last 3 games and they are already out of FA Cup, Carabao Cup and are 10th in the Premier League.
They are not playing with uniformity in the attacking lines and stats suggests that they have averaged 1.47 points per game and only 1.17 Goals per game. They also have the 16th lowest shots per game with 10.
After selling Timo Werner, the Blues signed Raheem Sterling in the summer from Manchester City but he hasn’t clicked either at the Stamford bridge. For all those reasons, Joao Felix was thought to be an option who can shine among their under performing attacker.
He was in red-hot form before club football resumed in December. He showed his improved game-play during the 2022 FIFA World Cup where he had 3 G/A. Moreover, his degrading relationship with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone aided for his move to England.
João Félix is first player to be sent off on his Premier League debut since Federico Fazio for Spurs in October 2014 vs Man City. 🟥 pic.twitter.com/00gQfKqGzw
— Squawka (@Squawka) January 12, 2023
But after what was proving to be a decent debut, Felix had to go off for his improper challenge. He joins Tottenham Hostspur’s Federico Fazio to become only the second Premier League player to be shown a straight red card in his first match.
João Félix's first-half vs Fulham by numbers:
83% passing accuracy
32 touches
5 duels won
5 shots
3 fouls won
3 shots on target
2 possession won
2 successful dribbles
1 chance created
0.77xGA bright spark in a dismal 45 minutes for Chelsea. ✨#FulChe pic.twitter.com/a7e6pfJXKD
— Squawka (@Squawka) January 12, 2023
