‘Excellent’ 20-year-old Chelsea star is Frustrated on the Bench against Arsenal after Enzo Maresca refused to ON him
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Chelsea Star Furious After Missing Out on Substitution Against Arsenal
Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, faced tough choices in their recent Premier League clash with Arsenal, where every substitution decision was critical. Instead of swapping out Pedro Neto in attack, Maresca opted to sub off Noni Madueke, a move that left Madueke visibly upset. The young attacker stormed down the tunnel after his substitution, a reaction likely to have raised some eyebrows in what many consider Chelsea’s most important game this season.
In midfield, Maresca made a tactical change by bringing on Enzo Fernandez to replace Romeo Lavia. Fernandez’s performance reminded fans of his exceptional talent, providing stability and flair in the midfield.
Joao Felix Frustrated on the Bench
Joao Felix, who was left out of the lineup against Arsenal despite strong recent performances, was visibly frustrated as the game went on. While Christopher Nkunku was brought in for a final push, Felix remained on the bench. According to The Guardian, the Portuguese international threw his sock ties to the ground in frustration upon realizing he wouldn’t be playing.
Many Chelsea fans had hoped to see Felix start after his impressive showing in the Conference League, especially as there were doubts about Cole Palmer’s fitness. Maresca’s decision may have left supporters wondering if the manager was ever fully invested in Felix’s signing, as it’s rumored that Maresca prioritized a new defender over bringing in the forward. However, he has hinted at the possibility of playing Felix and Palmer together in future matches, a prospect that has Chelsea fans intrigued.
The transfer that brought Felix to Chelsea permanently after his 2023 loan appeared to be partly motivated by the club’s interest in offloading Conor Gallagher and the breakdown of a deal for Samu Omorodion. With fans calling for more appearances from Felix, Maresca’s future selections will be closely watched.
