Some of Chelsea’s attackers have been in brilliant form this season, including Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke.
Cole Palmer is Chelsea‘s top scorer in the Premier League, while Noni Madueke has not done too badly in front of goal either.
In the six games that the winger has played, he has netted four times, with his latest strike coming in the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest just before the international break. Madueke trained on Monday despite having played for England on Sunday.
Not all of Chelsea’s attackers have hit top form, though, with some struggling to get into the team because of Madueke and Palmer’s performances this season.
Pat Nevin backs Joao Felix to come good
Joao Felix scored on his second debut for Chelsea, netting in their 6-2 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in August.
However, since then, he has not really been able to make much of an impact in the Premier League for Enzo Maresca‘s side.
But former Chelsea player Pat Nevin remains a fan and is backing Felix to prove his doubters wrong.
Speaking to the Metro, he said: “I’m a massive fan of Joao Felix. He’s kind of been dismissed a bit by a lot of people but don’t dismiss him.
“He needs to get a better run in the first team, perhaps when they need cover for Cole Palmer. There’s no doubt he’ll prove people wrong.”
Joao Felix faces tough task getting into Chelsea team
With so many games to play this season, Felix will make a contribution to the team. He has already shown that he can with his goal against Wolves.
However, it is going to be almost impossible for the 24-year-old to break into Maresca’s side and stay there.
His best position is somewhere behind the striker, but Palmer obviously has that spot locked down. And with the way he has performed since arriving at Stamford Bridge last September, he is not going to lose it any time soon.
It means Felix is going to be reduced to substitute appearances and run outs in the cup competitions.
The Portugal international cost Chelsea £45m, so that is an expensive substitute to have. But it just goes to show how strong the Blues’ squad is.
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