Chelsea fans FUME after Joao Felix is sent off for a rash challenge on his club debut against Fulham

Chelsea fans have been venting their anger after Joao Felix was shown a straight red card on his club debut against Fulham.

The 23-year-old was sent off after a high, studs-up challenge on Kenny Tete in the second half, as the Blues went on to lose the game 2-1.

It comes just days after Felix signed for the club  from Atletico Madrid for a loan fee of £9 million.

Joao Felix was sent off on his Fulham debut for a poor challenge on Kenny Tete

It came on Felix’s first appearance for the Blues after joining on loan from Atletico Madrid

The 23-year-old is now expected to be handed a three match ban along with the card

He is now likely to miss the next three games with a ban, which will come as a blow for the club who have only brought him in until the end of the season.

Fans were quick to share their fury at the challenge, as many pointed out it could be ’30 days’ until the new signing can play again.

Another sarcastically added there was ‘nothing like value for money’ in reference to Felix’s hefty and short-term fee.

Others pointed out he was ‘being paid £280k per week for a six month holiday in London.’

Graham Potter’s side have now won just once in their last nine games across all competitions

 Even without the sending off, it was torrid game for Chelsea that continued a worrying patch of form for the side. 

Former Blues star Willian opened the scoring for Fulham, he opted not to celebrate out of respect for the club, and although they did briefly level the game through Kalidou Koulibaly, the going looked tough after Felix was sent off and Carlos Vinicius headed in a winner for the home side after 73 minutes.

They have now won just once in their last nine games across all competitions, and remain tenth in the Premier League table.