The young Portuguese from Atlético de Madrid Joao Felix, was in the news last weekend after the controversial celebration then on matchday 25 before The League scored the mattress team’s 2-0 against the Villarreal in an empty La Ceramica stadium.
The rojiblanco ‘7’ surprised him by sending him silently as he scored, putting his finger in his mouth and looking straight at his team’s bench, sparking speculation as to who was being directed. “Shut up,” were the words of the ex-Benfica.
Felix, who broke a run of four games without scoring, came on as a substitute at the start of the second half, where his teammate, Fernan Lodi, He told him to “insert the batteries” in order to play properly.
Hours later, Lodi He shared on his social networks the image of the Portuguese as he held his controversial celebration, revealing that for him it was in fact the gesture of silence. Lodi also confirmed that his friendship with the 22-year-old is very good and there are no disagreements.
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The Brazilian fullback wrote on his Instagram story, “Don’t be mad, you said it and you did it. We’re doing this together, brother.” |
Although it was not initially clear to whom the gesture was directed, the technician of the Athletic Diego Simeone, insisted he was in favor of the heated party, stating that he “loves players who rebel.”
“We should ask him. When it’s his turn to speak, ask him. He made a great game, which we needed from him. I love that the players are rebelling and trying to be strong.” It’s very important to us, “he said in”Cholo‘in Movistar.