Kalidou Koulibaly and Kepa Arrizabalaga were both on hand to comfort Joao Felix after his Chelsea debut came to a bitter end.
According to the Telegraph, Koulibaly and Kepa went over to offer support to the Portugal international following his red card at Fulham last night.
Felix will certainly need an arm round his shoulder as he prepares to miss the next three matches through suspension.
The 23-year-old arrived at Cobham from Atletico Madrid only a few days ago, but was thrown straight into battle yesterday evening.
Chelsea’s latest signing started at Craven Cottage, despite his minimal preparation time with the senior squad.
This lack of planning didn’t seem to affect the attacker, however.
He set about instantly injecting new life into a forward line who had lacked incision all season.
Joao Felix fully deserved his red card against Fulham
Everything good about the Blues either started with, went through, or was finished off by Felix.
Bernd Leno was kept busy by the Atletico loanee, who also the centre of attention for the Fulham players.
Sadly, his promising first appearance in the capital was cut short in sour circumstances.
A loose touch from Felix caused him to lunge into a tackle on Kenny Tete, one he did not execute at all.
David Coote had no choice but to send off the Chelsea number 11 for the reckless challenge.
As he trudged off down the tunnel, the Telegraph claim Felix was close to tears, cutting a frustrated, forlorn and apologetic figure.
Many of his co-workers, including Koulibaly and Kepa, ushered him away gently, aware of the poignancy behind his dismissal.
Not only on the night, but for the tricky run of fixtures lying ahead.
Chelsea went on to lose the game at Fulham 2-1, having drawn level ten minutes before Felix’s exit.
They now must face Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Fulham again without their side-lined star.
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