Atlético de Madrid is closely following João Félix's adventure at AC Milan, and the truth is that the news coming from Italy surprises no one. The Portuguese footballer, who left Chelsea on loan in search of prominence, has already begun to receive criticism after an unconvincing start in Italy.
João Félix in the Eye of the Storm in Milan
The former Atlético de Madrid player, currently on loan from Chelsea to Milan, has played six matches with the 'rossoneri' and has only scored one goal. His only goal came in his debut, in the 3-1 victory against Roma in the Coppa Italia. However, his day-to-day performance leaves much to be desired and has caused impatience among the fans and the Italian press.
One of the harshest comments came from Fabio Ravezzani, director of 'Telelombardia', who didn't mince words. "Everything is going wrong at Milan. João Félix is as beautiful as he is useless."
Italian journalist Giuseppe Pastore also joined the criticism and questioned his starting position in Milan's last match. "I was surprised that he left João Félix on the field the whole time, one of the worst. He was exactly the opposite of someone competitive." Doubts about the Portuguese have grown especially after the elimination in the Champions League play-offs against Feyenoord and the recent defeat against Torino (2-1).
Criticism from Italy
The Italian press has also begun to question his role in the team. 'Il Corriere dello Sport' already hinted at criticism after the elimination against Feyenoord. "Should he always play even though his performances aren't convincing?" Milan signed João Félix hoping to find a differential piece in him, but so far, the Portuguese striker has yet to justify the confidence placed in him.
From Atlético de Madrid, João Félix's difficulties in Italy surprise no one. Simeone was the first to point out that the Portuguese didn't fit into his system, and his time at Barcelona and now Milan confirms that the problem wasn't just the scheme.