OXFORD City will begin their Vanarama National League South campaign against Chelmsford City today without forward Felipe Barcelos.

The 23-year-old Brazilian has returned to Serie D Italian side ASD Santhià Calcio, who he left to rejoin City 12 months ago.

Barcelos initially spent five years at City, coming through the club’s youth system, after moving from Brazil at 14.

As well as playing in Conference North last season, Barcelos also helped City to the semi-finals of the FA National Futsal League.