Estevao Willian just continues to show Chelsea fans that the hype is real, with the teenager netting for Brazil again on Tuesday evening.
It’s one standout performance after another from Estevao as of late.
He has a goal in each of Brazil’s friendlies over the break, carrying his scorching form over to the national team.
Estevao is showing Ballon d’Or potential already, just three months into his Chelsea career.
Former Blue Pat Nevin is fond, too, and has given fans some advice for the next time they see Estevao play.
Estevao Willian celebrating goal for Brazil
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Pat Nevin tells Chelsea fans what to do watching Estevao
There is a difference between a very good player and a great player.
Maybe it’s jumping the gun, but Estevao looks like a player destined for greatness.
Nevin thinks so too, writing for BBC Sport: “I can’t resist a line about Chelsea’s winger Estevao, he really is exceptional. Only a tiny number of players can produce this particular special effect.
“If you get a chance whether at Stamford Bridge, or while watching a game on TV, close your eyes and listen to the sound of the crowd when Estevao gets the ball in the final third. It is the purified sound of expectation, excitement and support from an entire stadium. Very few can make that happen just by getting the ball.”
Perhaps it’s something to try. Though, as Nevin points out, there’s a chance you’ll miss something brilliant.
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Estevao already a goalscorer
It’s quite remarkable how clinical the teenager has been in front of goal.
Estevao already has nine goals this season for club and country, and he hasn’t even started half the games for Chelsea.
The expectation was that this would be a creative and technical Brazilian winger, but the finishing has been staggering. Estevao’s sumptuous lob against Wolves stands out.
What a bonus for Chelsea. With Moises Caicedo also adding goals to his game, there are real goal threats littered through Maresca’s side.
Maresca thinks Estevao is worth more than £100 million. He might just be priceless to Chelsea right now.