How many games will Felix miss? Many have been asking on Google after the Chelsea No.11 received a straight red card on his Premier League debut.
The Portugal international joined Chelsea on loan from Atlético Madrid for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign on Wednesday, with the Blues paying a £9.7m loan fee – according to Sky Sports.
Felix was enjoying a bright debut before his 58th minute dismissal following a studs-up challenge on Kenny Tete, taking six shots, more than any other player on the pitch, while also getting four of those on target.
Unfortunately, few will take any notice of the positives as Chelsea went on to lose 2-1 against Fulham after his red card.
So, how many games will Felix miss? Let’s take a look…
How many games Joao Felix will miss
Well, Felix is now set to miss the next three domestic outings for Chelsea, all of which come in the Premier League.
The Portuguese wonderkid will miss Sunday’s clash with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
Felix will also sit out of the trip to Anfield on Saturday 21st January as Chelsea take on Liverpool.
Lastly, the 23-year-old will miss the Premier League clash against Fulham on Friday 3rd February.
You may be wondering why Chelsea play Fulham again so soon after facing them at Craven Cottage last night.
It is actually a rescheduled game, as the initial fixture was postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II back in September.
Felix will return to action when Chelsea travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham on Saturday 11th February – if Graham Potter chooses to bring him back into the starting XI.
Joao Felix tackle
If you haven’t already seen why Felix was sent off against Fulham, you can view his woeful challenge below.
The Chelsea No.11 can simply have no complaints about his dismissal.
It was a terrible tackle on Kenny Tete, and the Dutchman could have easily suffered a serious injury.
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