Joao Felix faces criticism after disappointing performance in AC Milan’s match against Napoli

Joao Felix faced sharp criticism following his disappointing performance in AC Milan‘s match against Napoli at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium — a Serie A week 30 fixture played two days ago.

Coach Sergio Conceicao‘s decision to include the Chelsea loanee in the starting lineup raised questions — especially after a series of poor previous performances.

Italian media gave the lowest ratings to the Portuguese player.

“Chosen to occupy the left wing position instead of Leao, he was like a fish out of water,” wrote Tuttomercatoweb, giving Joao Felix a rating of 4.

“It’s unclear why he was in the starting XI. Conceicao first gave instructions in Italian. After getting angry, he switched to Portuguese. The result? No reaction at all,” stated Milannews.

The situation escalated when Kyle Walker was seen scolding Joao Felix before the second half — the veteran defender on loan from Manchester City even mentioned Lionel Messi‘s name during the confrontation.

As Joao Felix continues to struggle with his form and integration into the team—the pressure mounts for him to improve his performances to justify his position in the starting lineup and fulfill the expectations of AC Milan fans.

The clash with Napoli may serve as a wake-up call for Felix—prompting him to rethink his approach as he aims to regain the confidence of his coach and teammates.