Italian pundit slams ‘handsome’ but ‘useless’ Chelsea loan star after disappointing performances in Milan

Joao Felix’s time at AC Milan is not going as planned with the Portuguese forward facing intense scrutiny after yet another disappointing display.

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Having made a move away from Chelsea in January due to limited opportunities under Enzo Maresca, Felix was expected to revive his career in Italy. However, his struggles have continued, and Italian pundits have not held back in their criticism.

After scoring on his debut in the Italian Cup, Felix has failed to make any goal contributions in his last five matches.

His barren spell has also coincided with AC Milan’s decline, as they were knocked out of the Champions League by Feyenoord and have now dropped to seventh in Serie A following a 2-1 loss to Torino.

Italian journalist Fabio Ravezzani did not mince words in his assessment of Milan’s poor form laying into the individuals and collective.

While addressing the team’s struggles, Ravezzani delivered a brutal verdict on Felix, saying, “João Felix is as handsome as he is useless.”

Ravezzani’s criticism was not limited to Felix, as he also took aim at Milan’s defensive issues. He dismissed comparisons between Malick Thiaw and Fikayo Tomori, suggesting that the German defender has failed to improve Milan’s shaky backline.

Additionally, he questioned AC Milan’s decision to appoint Conceicao, arguing that the coach has done more harm than good despite winning the Supercoppa Italiana, concluding “Conceição is causing more damage than hail. The directors failed in choosing the second coach.”

For Felix, the pressure is mounting. Signed by Chelsea for £46 million last summer before being loaned out, his inability to deliver at Milan has raised fresh doubts about his long-term future.

Unless he finds form soon, his stint in Italy could end as another failed chapter in his career, mirroring his struggles at Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona.