Some Chelsea Staff Concerned £46.3m Signing May Be Unhappy; Enzo Maresca Set to Address Situation
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has the flexibility to make significant changes to his starting lineup in UEFA Conference League matches, often leaving key players like Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana, and Cole Palmer out to manage their workload and give other squad members opportunities. While this strategy benefits squad rotation, it can lead to frustration for players competing for spots in the starting XI.
One player reportedly feeling the effects of this intense competition is Joao Felix, who has struggled to secure regular starts under Maresca this season. Chelsea is said to be concerned about the Portuguese forward’s dissatisfaction with his limited involvement and plans to speak with him to understand his perspective.
According to Give Me Sport, there is growing belief within the club that Felix, who joined Chelsea for £46.3 million from Atletico Madrid in August, may not be happy with his reduced role.
Despite his high-profile move, the No. 14 shirt has only made two league starts out of Chelsea’s 17 Premier League games this season. In addition to his league appearances, Felix has started twice in the UEFA Conference League and twice in the Carabao Cup, but his lack of consistent playing time is becoming a concern for both the player and the club.
