Joao Felix Misses Man City Clash Due to Family Bereavement
Joao Felix is absent from Chelsea's squad for their crucial match against Manchester City after being granted compassionate leave following a family bereavement.
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Steve Worrell
Joao Felix has been excluded from Chelsea’s 20-man squad for their Premier League match against Manchester City due to personal reasons. The Portuguese forward is set to fly home after a family bereavement. Felix, who has struggled for regular minutes this season under Enzo Maresca, was confirmed by the coach to be behind Cole Palmer in the pecking order due to tactical preferences. Additionally, Chelsea face other injury concerns, including Romeo Lavia, who is sidelined with no clear timeline for his return.
- Joao Felix's Absence:
- Felix granted compassionate leave after a family bereavement.
- He will not travel to Manchester for Chelsea’s game against City.
- Limited Game Time for Felix:
- Has made 12 Premier League appearances this season, only three as a starter.
- Enzo Maresca cited tactical reasons for his limited role, with Cole Palmer favored in the attacking midfielder position.
- Injury Updates:
- Romeo Lavia remains sidelined with a muscular problem and has not been given a return date.
- Maresca expressed hope Lavia could contribute in the final games of the season.
- Chelsea’s Tactical Setup:
- Maresca’s preference for a single attacking midfielder has limited opportunities for players like Felix and Christopher Nkunku.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
