Three ways Chelsea could line up as Enzo Maresca drops hint over Joao Felix’s position in new-look XI



JOAO FELIX’s versatility could give Chelsea plenty of options to line up this season.The Blues completed the signing of the Portuguese talent in a £42.6million deal with Atletico Madrid.2Joao Felix has returned to ChelseaCredit: Getty2Enzo Maresca has praised the attacker’s versatilityCredit: GettyThe forward spent a six-month spell at Stamford Bridge back in 2023, scoring four goals in 20 appearances.Felix, 24, has already been hailed by manager Enzo Maresca for his ability to play multiple positions.He said: “Felix is a good player, he’s a talent.”I think the good thing about him is he can play different positions, inside and outside. Number nine, this is why we buy him.”Felix has played most of his career as a striker and could be opted for instead of Nicolas Jackson.This could see the former Benfica star deployed with Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku on the wings either side of him.Maresca could then use this new-look front free ahead of a midfield of Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who started in the defeat to Manchester City.The defence would be able to be kept the same as well with a back-four of Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto in front of Robert Sanchez in goal.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFelix has also spent a decent amount of time in his career playing on the left wing.This means that Maresca could opt to drop Nkunku in favour of Felix to start on the left.BREAKING: Chelsea confirm Joao Felix transfer from Atletico Madrid and play perfect song in announcement videoHe could start for Chelsea on the wing, which would cost Nkunku his spot with Jackson returning to the striker role.Maresca could then make further changes down the team with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall coming in for Lavia.The defence could see Tosin Adarabioyo replace Fofana and Filip Jorgensen appear in goal.However, Maresca may opt to play a different formation and use Felix in the ten role behind the striker.This would then allow for another attacking option, such as summer signing Pedro Neto, to appear on the left.The attacking trio, including Palmer, could all play behind Jackson and in front of a holding midfield partnership of Caicedo and Fernandez.Every Chelsea signing under Todd BoehlyHere is a list of all Chelsea’s signings under Todd Boehly…Raheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £100mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £51mJoao Felix – £42.6mSUNSPORT’S TRANSFER NEWS LIVESTAY in the know this summer with The Sun’s transfer experts.Ilkay Gundogan is closing in on a stunning return to Manchester City.Meanwhile, Chelsea have announced the signing of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on a permanent deal.Elsewhere, Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the £29.9m signing of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.Follow our LIVE TRANSFER BLOG for all the latest deals, gossip and exclusives.