One of the most popular Latin proverbs, “Nomen est omen”, claims that the name is an omen for the future, some sort of sign that can foresee one’s destiny. Yet, sometimes, it’s quite the opposite, like in the case of Joao Felix. In the aforementioned and ever-present Latin, his last name means “lucky” or “happy.” However, neither of these adjectives can stand by his name.Rossonerri stumble again to throw away the entire seasonOn his debut with AC Milan, in a Coppa Italia 3-1 victory over Roma, the Portuguese scored and helped his team advance to the semi-finals. Unfortunately, the list of his accomplishments with the Rossoneri ends, even though he was involved in six more games, and in none of them spent less than 60 minutes on the pitch. His fellow countryman, Sergio Conceicao, certainly has enormous confidence in him, but he doesn’t justify it at all.All that talent means nothing if you can’t put it together in a gameJoao Felix has been so underwhelming since his Milan debut pic.twitter.com/1XduKThN3Q— Matteo Bonetti (@Bonetti) February 27, 2025 At first, it seemed that he finally found a team where he’d be able to meet the expectations and hint at times when Atletico Madrid splashed out €127 million to Benfica just to bring him in. Yet, it looks like this will be another half-season to forget…Last night against Bologna, Felix was supposed to be a playmaker and organize his team’s attacks while linking the defence and offence. Instead, he made eight passes – none of them to create a goal-scoring chance – and failed to make a single attempt.An Italian journalist on João Félix. 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/DTCRrrTuYq— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) February 28, 2025 Hence, the media in Italy did not hesitate to criticize him harshly.”His technique is indisputable, but his history of ups and downs – a lot of talent and little continuity – inevitably comes to mind. Perhaps he needs to switch off, perhaps enter in the second half like in Milan-Roma, his best match,” claims Gazzetta dello Sport.Ibra shines again: ‘Today I’m the bodyguard: if they have to shoot someone, let them shoot me’La Repubblica states that Felix hid from his teammates, while Corriere della Sera does not hold back, slamming Felix severely.”Catastrophic. The worst player on the pitch, nobody saw or heard him. No concrete moves, even his teammates avoided him.”After everything that’s happened, Felix will have to improve his performance, or he’ll be benched very soon. Conceicao might have great trust in him, but if the 25-year-old’s downfall continues, the gaffer will have to choose between his own and Felix’s sake sooner or later. Guess who he’ll choose?SERIE A – MATCHDAY 27Friday Fiorentina – Lecce 1-0 IN PROGRESSSaturday 17.00: (1.22) Atalanta (6.50) Venezia (13.0)20.00: (3.15) Napoli (3.35) Inter (2.45)22.45: (1.80) Udinese (3.60) Parma (4.60)Sunday 14.30: (4.10) Monza (3.45) Torino (2.05)17.00: (1.58) Bologna (3.80) Cagliari (6.50)17.00: (1.95) Genoa (3.35) Empoli (4.20)20.00: (1.93) Roma (3.45) Como (4.10)22.45: (2.10) Milan (3.50) Lazio (3.80)Monday 22.45: (1.30) Juventus (5.20) Verona (11.0)***odds are subject to change***
