Interesting Stats Show Joao Felix’s Impact vs Fulham Despite Red Card

Joao Felix was sent off on his Premier League debut as Chelsea lost to Fulham.

The loan agreement for the Portugal international was confirmed on Wednesday, January 11, and he was immediately included in the squad.

In fact, Felix looked good throughout the game before being sent off.

However, a clumsy challenge on right-back Kenny Tete resulted in his dismissal just before the hour mark.

Despite being sent off in the 58th minute, Joao Felix was one of Chelsea’s better players on Thursday, January 12.

Felix was already integrated into the squad by under-fire manager Graham Potter less than 24 hours after he was confirmed as a Chelsea player on loan for the remainder of the season.

Despite a promising start, it was their former player Willian who gave them the lead in the first half, before defender Kalidou Koulibaly equalized in the second, according to BBC.

Chelsea’s Joao Felix reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC on January 12, 2023, at Craven Cottage in London, United Kingdom.

Fulham, on the other hand, would have the last laugh, as Vinicius scored with 17 minutes remaining to condemn Chelsea to yet another Premier League defeat.

How did Joao Felix fare? Graham Potter’s decision to integrate Joao Felix so soon after his loan signing surprised many.

Despite being sent off for a horrific lunge on Fulham defender Kenny Tete, the Atletico Madrid man showed glimpses of what was to come with his new team, and OptaJoe stats suggest he was arguably the best Chelsea player on the pitch.

Despite playing for less than an hour, the 23-year-old had the most shots, shots on target, and successful take ons of any player at Craven Cottage on Thursday.

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