Joao Felix arrived at AC Milan with high expectations: the show against Roma then the tarnish, what’s happening
Joao Felix ed il riscatto dal Chelsea: la decisione definitiva del Milan – SerieAnews
When Milan announced the purchase of João Félix in January, expectations were high. The Portuguese talent, a former promise of Benfica, seemed finally ready to explode under the San Siro spotlight, bringing the offensive quality the Rossoneri had been seeking for some time.
His performance in the Coppa Italia against Roma, where he let his delicate foot shine, had the fans dreaming. But a few weeks later, the reality is quite different. After a promising start, João Félix gradually disappeared from the limelight, eventually ending up on the bench against Lazio.
L’involuzione di Joao Felix: “colpa” anche del Milan?
This setback is not only a personal problem for the player, but seems to be emblematic of a deeper crisis that Milan is going through. A team in search of identity, with an attack that constantly changes face, but that can never find a lasting balance.
L’involuzione di Joao Felix: “colpa” anche del Milan? (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
Despite several experiments made by coach Sergio Conceição, who has used him as a second forward and also as a trequartista, João Félix has never really lived up to expectations. His indolence on the field has not gone unnoticed, and now even the management’s patience seems to be running out.
The truth is that João Félix, strongly desired by the Rossoneri club and arrived with great hype, is disappointing in a rather obvious way. Spectators have no longer seen that star player capable of turning on the light in the most difficult moments, but a player struggling to fit into an already struggling group.
Milan, il riscatto dal Chelsea opzione più remota
At this point, the question is legitimate: will Milan be able to get the Portuguese back, or will they be forced to do without him as early as the end of the season? The player’s redemption options, which until a few weeks ago seemed virtually a foregone conclusion, are now far from certain.
Milan, il riscatto dal Chelsea opzione più remota (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
João Félix may remain a regret, the big flop of a market that has not borne the hoped-for fruits. In fact, his performance does not seem to justify the investment made by the club, with the possibility that Gerry Cardinale and his staff may decide not to redeem him from Chelsea. And if we add to this the possible change on the bench, with the related reorganization of the team, the Portuguese’s future appears more uncertain than ever.
“Milan sembra Harlem Globetrotters”: l’attacco duro
Riccardo Trevisani’s words, during a recent episode of Pressing, resonate as a rather harsh criticism of Milan’s play: “It seems that Milan cannot play without João Félix for even a half. Milan was at the mercy of Lazio and the Musah-João Félix change was even more unbalancing. Milan looks like the Harlem Globetrotters, they play for show but there is never a tactical idea of balance.”
Trevisani’s reflection is a clear indication of how the team is struggling to find the right harmony, with João Félix looking more like a liability than an asset.
In the end, is the Portuguese really a flash in the pan or is there still hope for redemption? Time is running out to answer this question, and if João Félix fails to regain his brilliance, his arrival at AC Milan will be remembered as one of many bad bets. Instead, Milan will have to deal with a season that, at this point, looks even more difficult to salvage
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