Chelsea are gearing up for a return to Premier League action following the international break, and John Terry has urged Enzo Maresca to start one key player.
The Blues have had a mixed start to the 2025-26 campaign across all competitions, but that has been clearest in the Premier League, where they have three wins, two draws, and two defeats.
However, fresh from an impressive 2-1 victory against Liverpool in their most recent outing, Enzo Maresca will be keen to see his side build some momentum.
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Taking on struggling Nottingham Forest could be the ideal fixture to make that happen, and Terry believes one man can pile the pressure on Ange Postecoglou.
John Terry wants Estevao Willian to continue playing after ‘superb’ glimpses
Speaking on his personal TikTok, Terry made it clear he wants to see Estevao Willian start against Nottingham Forest this weekend.
“We obviously had a great win with an Estevao goal late into stoppage time to secure the win. Estevao gets his first goal, so let me know your thoughts, does he start at the weekend?
“I hope he does, because he’s shown glimpses of being a superb player for us and hopefully that form continues as well.”
Estevao can play out wide or in the number 10 role, and after his impressive start to life at Stamford Bridge, Paul Scholes has compared him to Eden Hazard.
The Chelsea youngster has only started three games in the Premier League, but Terry has backed him to be getting more minutes immediately.
Estevao Willian has made a tremendous start to life in the Premier League
Estevao joined Chelsea during the summer transfer window for £29 million, and he has immediately proven that he might end up being a bargain for the club.
Despite being 18 years old, Estevao has shown no signs of nerves. He has been lighting up the Premier League with exciting performances that have got the Stamford Bridge crowd off their feet.
Statistic Games Played Goals Assists Minutes Played
All Competitions 9 1 1 341
Estevao Willian’s Chelsea stats
The teenager continued his fine form during the international break as well, as Estevao scored a brace for Brazil in their 5-0 win against South Korea.
With Benoit Badiashile stating Estevao is “magic,” it’s clear that his Chelsea teammates also think highly of him, which backs up Terry’s desire for him in the starting line-up.