Since his arrival in January, Félix's impact has waned. After scoring a goal on his debut, he has failed to register any goals or assists in his subsequent six appearances, despite being a regular starter. This decline has not gone unnoticed by Italian sports outlets. Corriere della Sera described his performance against Bologna as "a disaster," noting that he was "the worst on the pitch, who is neither seen nor heard. He never makes a move, even his teammates avoid him."
La Gazzetta dello Sport echoed these sentiments, highlighting Félix's lack of involvement: "In Bologna, he was invisible, a trequartista who has no connection with the rest of the team and does not come into the penalty area." The publication further criticized his minimal contribution during his 61 minutes on the field, stating that such a performance is "unacceptable."
Italian football journalist Fabio Ravezzani offered a particularly scathing assessment, remarking, "João Félix is as handsome as he is useless," underscoring the forward's struggles to make a meaningful impact since his move from Chelsea.
AC Milan manager Sérgio Conceição has faced questions regarding his continued selection of Félix amid these criticisms. Conceição explained that due to other players' fitness issues, he had to adjust his lineup, resulting in Félix's increased playing time. He acknowledged Félix's need for improvement, stating that the player "needs to be more decisive" and should focus on making a difference in the final third of the pitch.
As AC Milan aims to recover from recent setbacks, the spotlight remains on João Félix to elevate his performances and meet the expectations that accompanied his loan move from Chelsea.
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