like Joao Felix Centimeters in your return direction Chelsea, Enzo Maresca Fica has more to think about as it has already increased, adding another high-profile recruit.
Despite a six-month loan spell at Stamford Bridge in 2022/23, the Portuguese's progress is now showing He should return to the club permanently.
Or I agree that it will also allow Connor Gallagher To complete your Tau's expected move to Atletico Madrid After the English midfielder failed to reach an agreement on terms of a new contract with Chelsea.
Joao Felix caught the attention of two of Europe's elite clubs when he made a €126m switch from Benfica to Atletico in 2019, but the 24-year-old is now returning to west London with a noticeably more discreet response.
Perhaps more important is the fact that Maresca's Chelsea team presents an unfavourable environment for him to rediscover his best form at an advanced stage.
As the Italian coach considers his options, it appears he could fit his latest recruit as a regular at Chelsea.
Where did Joao Felix play during his previous spell at Chelsea?
In 20 appearances against Chelsea during their first spell, Felix managed just four goals and no assists in any competition.
In order to avoid not being able to form a consistent scoring team, the Portuguese striker also cannot guarantee a regular position in the Blues team, I have seven matches as a striker, five as a left striker and six as a second striker.
Last year, Joao Felix, on loan at Barcelona, played exclusively on the left wing and enjoyed the most success, scoring ten goals and four assists for the La Liga club.
Where could Joao Felix play for Chelsea under Enzo Maresca?
Since taking over as Chelsea manager, Maresca has tried to stay 4-3-3 formation with little ball possession There are three big successes like Leicester City in the Championship last season.
Such a formation is not a traditional No. 10, meaning Joao Felix would be better off finding a second striker. Although Maresca has moved to his 4-2-3-1 formation, Cole Palmer is likely to take on that central role, given his huge success last year.
One option is for Joao Felix to play on the left wing, as Fez did for Barcelona last season. Despite impressing in pre-season, this would mean shifting Christopher Nkunku to the bench, while Pedro Neto could also get his limited minutes.
Another option is to put the Portuguese forward in charge of Chelsea and replace Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international was disappointing last weekend against Manchester City and has not held that position since leaving Villarreal.
A more technical player leading Chelsea's attack could work within Maresca's system, but – like Jackson – Joao Felix still does not show the confident goalscoring ability to lead the line.
A third option could be to move Joao Felix back into midfield as the first-choice striker – a role the aforementioned Nkunku has been performing in pre-season.
However, there are concerns over the 24-year-old's fitness and Maresca may prefer to stick with the duo of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, despite the fact they are still really thriving at Stamford Bridge since their transfer money.
What do we experts think?
Speaking on Sky Sports, Gary Neville suspects Joao Felix will likely compete with Jackson for the striker's place.
“Whether I think he's a striker or not, he'll play in the new false nine position with the tallest players,” Neville said.
“Eu acho wherever he is you will try to explain him.” I don’t know that he will play alongside the number 10 a lot, because I know that Cole Palmer is afraid to play there.
“Because he needs faster players, (Pedro) Neto and (Christopher) Nkunku, he needs to play with Felix and then with Palmer behind him, which means one of the three halves of the camp will have to play outside.”
Meanwhile, Carragher was More confusing than assassinationInsisting that it is not clear where Chelsea's Joao Felix will find an automatic vacancy.
“Joao Felix.” Tell me where you’re going to play? He said, “We’re going to have (Pedro) Neto for a week, and we’re going to have Cole Palmer.”
“Where are you going to play against Enzo Fernandez, a £100m player who plays as a No.10? Where are you going to translate (Christopher) Nkunku?
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