The future of João Félix remains shrouded in uncertainty. After his departure from Atlético de Madrid, the Portuguese sought stability at AC Milan that he didn't find at the Metropolitano or Chelsea. However, his performance in Serie A is far from what was expected, and in Italy, the criticism hasn't been slow to appear.
From the red-and-white club, they continue to closely monitor his progress. What they see isn't very different from what they already knew: talent without continuity, adaptation problems, and an impact on the team that doesn't justify the expectations.
An Enthusiastic Start That Has Faded
When João Félix arrived at AC Milan in the winter transfer market, he did so with the intention of being the man to take the Rossoneri to a higher level. He quickly earned the trust of Sergio Conceição, surpassing players like Leão and Pulisic in hierarchy.
However, his impact has been short-lived. After a promising debut, including a goal in the Coppa Italia, the Portuguese has entered a negative dynamic. His performances have been disappointing, and far from being the offensive leader that Milan expected, his performance has caused more doubts than certainties.
Sergio Conceição Defends Him but Demands More
Despite the criticism, Sergio Conceição continues to bet on João Félix. In the press conference before the match against Lazio, the coach acknowledged that they are working on improving his performance. "He is very good between the lines, but sometimes he wants to touch the ball too much and moves to areas where he shouldn't. We are correcting it, he has to be more decisive because he has quality, he can't be far from the goal," explained the coach.
The problem is that words are no longer enough, AC Milan needs immediate results, and patience with the Portuguese seems to be running out. The match against Bologna was the straw that broke the camel's back. After the game, the press labeled him as "a disaster" and stated that he was "the worst on the field, unseen, unheard." "Never a play, even his teammates avoid him," they concluded.