Can Joao Felix play for Chelsea in the Champions League? Many have wondered after the Portugal international scored against West Ham.
The Chelsea No.11 has enjoyed a bright start to his loan spell at Stamford Bridge, despite receiving a straight red card on his debut against Fulham.
Even in that clash at Craven Cottage, Felix was arguably the best player on the pitch before his dismissal, and he was able to score his first goal for the Blues in today’s 1-1 draw against West Ham.
So, can Felix play for Chelsea in the Champions League? Let’s take a look…
Can Joao Felix play for Chelsea in the Champions League?
Well, many Chelsea fans are keen to know if Felix can play in Wednesday’s clash against Borussia Dortmund.
Despite featuring for Atlético Madrid on five occasions in the Group Stage this season, the 23-year-old is still able to represent Chelsea in the Knockout Phase.
That will come as welcome news to Chelsea fans everywhere, as Felix being involved gives the Blues an excellent chance of overcoming the German giants and reaching the quarter-final stage.
On their official website, UEFA state: “As of the Round of 16, a club may register a maximum of three new eligible players for the remaining matches in the current competition. Such registration must be completed by 2nd February 2023 at the latest. This deadline cannot be extended.
“Any or all of the players from the above quota of three may have been fielded for another club in the qualifying phase, play-offs or group stage of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League or UEFA Europa Conference League.”
However, other new boys at Chelsea will not be involved, after they were left out by Graham Potter.
David Datro Fofana, Noni Madueke, Andrey Santos, Gabriel Slonina and Benoit Badiashile will all have to watch Chelsea’s clashes against Borussia Dortmund from the sidelines, as there was no room for them in the 25-man squad.
In particular, the exclusion of Badiashile and Madueke seems strange, given the fact Potter started both in the 1-1 draw against West Ham.
Nevertheless, with Mykhaylo Mudryk, Felix and Enzo Fernandez included, Chelsea have a great chance of overcoming Borussia Dortmund.
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