Joao Felix’s loan spell at AC Milan is turning into a nightmare, with the forward coming under heavy criticism following the Rossoneri’s latest defeat. The Portuguese international, who forced a move away from Chelsea in January due to a lack of playing time under Enzo Maresca, has struggled to make an impact in Italy.
Felix initially enjoyed a dream start at the San Siro, scoring on his debut in the Italian Cup, but has since failed to register a single goal contribution in his last five appearances. During this barren spell, AC Milan have been eliminated from the Champions League by Feyenoord and have seen their Serie A campaign take a turn for the worse, dropping to seventh after a 2-1 loss to Torino on Saturday.
Following the defeat, Italian football journalist Fabio Ravezzani did not hold back in his scathing criticism of the entire Milan setup, including Felix.
“Everything is going wrong at Milan,” Ravezzani posted on Twitter, expressing his frustration with the team’s struggles under recently appointed manager Sergio Conceicao.
However, it was his assessment of Felix that grabbed the most attention. “Joao Felix is as handsome as he is useless,” he wrote, brutally questioning the former Chelsea star’s contributions on the pitch.
Ravezzani’s criticism did not stop there, as he went on to highlight Milan’s defensive frailties, comparing Malick Thiaw unfavourably to ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori. “Thiaw is no better than Fikayo Tomori,” he added, suggesting Milan’s backline remains a major concern.
He also took aim at Conceicao, whose appointment in December has yet to deliver the expected results. “Conceicao is causing more damage than hail. The directors failed in choosing the second coach,” Ravezzani concluded, indicating that Milan’s problems extend beyond just the players.
Felix, who Chelsea re-signed for £46 million just last summer before allowing him to leave on loan, was hoping to reignite his career in Italy. But with performances falling well below expectations, questions are already being raised about his long-term future at the club. His struggles at Milan mirror the inconsistency that plagued his time at Stamford Bridge, and unless he finds form soon, the criticism is only likely to intensify.