Estêvão
CHE
Right Winger
Wide Forward
Apr 24, 2007 (19)
Left
5'10"
137 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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In line for cup start
Estevao could be handed another start in Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash against Leeds United, with coach Xabi Alonso praising the winger's recent progress. "Este is ready and is training well. The other day [against Arsenal] he had a very good impact and he had a great chance. He is fully involved and has a good attitude every day."
Analysis: Estevao has yet to start in the Premier League this season but impressed in his previous Carabao Cup start against Luton and nearly scored after coming off the bench against Arsenal on Sunday. The 19-year-old remains highly regarded by manager Xabi Alonso and is viewed primarily as a winger rather than a wing-back, with his ability to operate wide or drift inside fitting Chelsea's attacking setup. With rotation likely against Leeds, Estevao should have a strong chance of earning another start and pushing for increased involvement.
Injury healing faster than expected
Estevao revealed that a recent MRI scan showed no visible injury remaining in his right hamstring, with his doctor surprised by the speed of his recovery after choosing to forgo surgery on an 80 percent biceps femoris tear, the player said, according to Globo. "Two weeks ago I had the second MRI and the doctor asked if I was in pain, if anything was wrong. And I said: 'no doctor, I am super calm, I think I can even play already.' And he said: 'yes, you can tell. He showed me the image and said he could no longer see any injury. He said he did not know what had happened, because at this stage of the recovery it should not be as well structured as it is'."
Analysis: Estevao was left off Brazil's World Cup squad after suffering an injury during Chelsea's defeat to Manchester United on April 18, choosing against surgery despite pressure from Chelsea's medical staff and ownership, a decision made alongside his parents that appears to be paying off. The youngster is completing his rehabilitation at Palmeiras's training center in Brazil and has already been running, ending a debut Chelsea season with two goals and two assists across 22 appearances before the injury struck. His rapid recovery is an encouraging sign for Chelsea ahead of the new season despite the World Cup disappointment.
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