Chelsea are unlikely to allow Joao Felix to leave the club in January.
Although The Portuguese international has struggled for regular playing timeFabrizio Romano believes the Blues are likely to hold on to him until the end of the season at the very least.
The Blues signed him to a long-term contract four months ago They have no plans to take advantage of it. Felix has started just two league games this season .
Romano L said Greater Mekong region : “Joao just arrived on a permanent deal four months ago, and I don’t see that Chelsea will change its position on Joao in January. At the moment the situation is completely calm.”
The player has been linked with several clubs recently but it looks like he will be allowed to reinvent himself at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea lack depth in their attacking unit and they need Felix to step up and perform during the second half of the season.
With Michailo Modric potentially facing a long-term ban, this could be a golden opportunity for the Portugal international to establish himself as a regular starter. Felix has shown his quality in the past and it remains to be seen whether he will be able to impress coach Enzo Maresca in the coming weeks.
Joao Felix could be useful for Chelsea
He is versatile enough to operate in multiple roles and can add goals and creativity to Chelsea's attack. The Blues are competing strongly for the title and are ranked third in the league table. They will want to put pressure on the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool in the coming months and need their key players to step up and produce consistent performances.
Felix could be a game-changer for Chelsea during the second half of the season if he can regain his form and confidence. There is no doubt that he has the technical attributes needed to thrive at the highest level and can make a huge difference for Chelsea in the future.
The Blues will certainly be hoping that he can make a strong comeback and establish himself as a key player for the club.
