Chelsea fans are buzzing with excitement as Joao Felix has been handed his first Premier League start of the season for the Blues’ clash with Leicester City on November 23. The Portuguese forward, who joined Chelsea from Atletico Madrid for £46 million in August, has mostly been a squad player thus far, but manager Enzo Maresca has decided to give him a chance in the starting XI alongside Cole Palmer.
This decision has sparked positive reactions from Chelsea supporters on social media. Fans are eager to see how Felix and Palmer will combine, with one supporter exclaiming, “Joao Felix, Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson, f*** we are eating good today.” Others are thrilled about the potential of Felix and Palmer in “half spaces,” with one fan suggesting that “movies will be made” when they link up.
Maresca has spoken highly of Felix, praising his performances since joining the squad. He noted that while it’s been challenging to balance the lineup and preparation, Felix has been doing well. The Chelsea boss also mentioned the international break as a valuable time for players like Felix to recover and showcase their abilities when they return. Maresca sees the potential for a partnership between Felix and Palmer in the future, indicating a promising outlook for the duo.
Felix has made 10 appearances for Chelsea so far this season, scoring five goals and providing one assist. Palmer, meanwhile, has been in excellent form, contributing seven goals and five assists in 13 games. The partnership between these two attacking players could be crucial for Chelsea’s offensive output moving forward. Fans are hoping that Felix will seize this opportunity to prove he deserves a more regular spot in the starting lineup.
