Jorrel Hato admitted after Chelsea’s win against Ajax he’s not seen a teenager like Estevao Willian other than Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.
The Blues ran riot on a wet and miserable night at Stamford Bridge as they thrashed the Dutch giants 5-1 to make it two wins from their first three Champions League games.
Estevao was once again superb, and he scored Chelsea’s fourth goal of the night from the penalty spot, with Marc Guiu, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Tyrique George the other scorers.
Jorrel Hato compares Estevao to Lamine Yamal
Estevao played the full 90 minutes and once again looked electric, and the teenager has established himself as a real fan favourite.
Enzo Maresca has likened Estevao to Cole Palmer, and it’s clear Chelsea have an absolute superstar on their hands.
Estevao celebrates his first Champions League goal.
Estevao scored his first Champions League goal against Ajax. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The Brazilian has made a bigger impact than many would have expected, and Hato has likened the teenager to Yamal.
“Have I seen a teenager like this? Maybe Lamine Yamal,” Hato told Hayters TV.
“But I cannot name any other names, I think.
“He was really good today again. He’s very young, he’s even younger than me, but such a great player.”
Perhaps as a surprise to some Estevao wasn’t named man of the match, with the award instead going to Jamie Gittens.
Hato impresses against former club
Hato played the full 90 minutes against his former club having joined in the summer, and the Dutch international has had to be patient for his opportunities.
The 19-year-old admitted after the game he’s had to adapt to the physicality of the English game, which has been a big step for him.
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“Of course it wasn’t easy to move from the Dutch league to the Premier League,” he added.
“It’s a big step. I knew that.
“I could maybe say I was a bit struggling in the beginning physical wise in terms of the tempo of the game but now I think everyday I’m feeling better and better and when the coach needs me I’m ready.”