Chelsea loanee Joao Felix is branded a ‘DISASTER’ as fuming Italian press declare ‘even his AC Milan team-mates keep away from him’

Chelsea loanee Joao Felix has been slammed by the Italian press following AC Milan‘s newest defeat. 

Milan suffered 2-1 loss at Bologna on Thursday as their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League subsequent season suffered a setback. 

Sergio Conceicao’s aspect initially took the lead earlier than the break by means of Rafael Leao however the hosts mounted a second-half comeback with targets by Santiago Castro and Dan Ndoye. 

It was Felix’s third consecutive Serie A begin since his mortgage swap from Chelsea in January, and he did not impress. 

The Portuguese ahead was ultimately changed by Christian Pulisic simply after the hour mark and the Italian press did not maintain again of their evaluation of his ‘catastrophe’ show. 

Newspaper Corriere della Sera gave Felix a 4.5 match score and added: ‘The worst on the sector. You possibly can’t see him, you possibly can’t hear him. By no means a play, even his personal gamers keep away from him.’ 

In the meantime italian journalist Fabio Ravezzani posted on X: ‘Every little thing goes incorrect at Milan. 

‘Joao Felix is ​​as good-looking as he’s ineffective, Malick Thiaw isn’t any higher than and taking off Rafael Leao, except he’s injured, is silly.’

The newest defeat has left Milan eighth in Serie A, eight factors adrift of fourth-placed Juventus. 

Felix rejoined Chelsea final summer season from Atletico Madrid for £46million following a quick mortgage stint in 2023. 

The Portugal worldwide was largely used within the Convention League and began simply three Premier League matches, with seven targets in 20 appearances throughout all competitions. 

He joined Milan on mortgage for the rest of the season on deadline day of the January switch window and scored on his debut. 

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca final month insisted they do not miss Felix, saying: ‘I do not assume we miss Joao. Joao is completely satisfied there and we’re completely satisfied Joao is completely satisfied there. We had two striker accidents on deadline day, it’s one thing troublesome to assume. Nico [Jackson] might be again very quickly.  

‘Generally I believe it is advisable to play some video games with out gamers to grasp how vital they’re. Off the ball, his [Jackson] urgent is at all times superb and on the ball he’s a menace at all times.’