Joao Felix was named in Chelsea's starting line-up to face Fulham this evening only a day after completing his loan move from Atletico Madrid. The 23-year-old joins the Blues until the end of the season to bolster Graham Potter's attacking options amid continual problems this season.
Chelsea have simply struggled to be a present force this season following the summer departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner. Injuries to Reece James and Ben Chilwell have also squandered the Blues' attacking outlet, with no club in the Premier League top 10 scoring fewer goals.
After seeing his side struggle against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City last week, Potter placed his faith in Felix by naming him in his starting line-up at Craven Cottage on Thursday evening. The Portuguese lined-up in attack alongside Kai Havertz and Mason Mount.
