Report: What Graham Potter did after taking Joao Felix off for Chelsea against Dortmund last night
Reports have claimed that Graham Potter made a conscious effort to greet Joao Felix when he was substituted for Chelsea last night.
According to The Athletic, the Portugal international was not best pleased to be replaced midway through the second half.
The Blues pulled off a remarkable turnaround at Stamford Bridge last night as they scored twice for just the second time since boxing day to win 2-0 over Borussia Dortmund.
After losing the first leg 1-0, there was not a lot of confidence that the club’s only chance of silverware this year would fall at the first real hurdle.
However, the likes of Kai Havertz, Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell pulled out their best individual performances to help them to a famous victory.
Felix was another individual who starred early on, often being the catalyst for attacks in a time when the visitors were on top.
With the Blues already in a winning positon, Potter began to change his personnel in an attempt to hold the result that will surely keep his job for a little while longer.
The 23-year-old was the one who was first sacrificed, which seemed to annoy him due to the strong showing he was putting in.
Nevertheless, he was consoled by a manager who was keen to let him know that his efforts had been more than appreciated.
Felix admitted before the game that he was not sure where his future lied, with him currently only being at Stamford Bridge on a temporary basis.
He appears to be enjoying his football far more than at his parent club, Atletico Madrid, and this seems to be bringing the talents out that so many have been waiting to see in recent years.
The next opportunity to impress on the big stage is confirmed though, as the Blues wait patiently to see who they will play in the next round of the Champions League.
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