Chelsea have a young superstar in their ranks in the form of Estevao Willian, but fans believe they haven’t seen enough of him in West London yet.
Estevao already has four goals in his first season as a first team player at Stamford Bridge, and in the meantime has gone on to become the jewel in Brazil’s crown too.
Carlo Ancelotti heavily praised Estevao during the international break, and scoring in both games maintained his good form.
However, The Chelsea Chronicle are predicting Estevao will start on the bench for Chelsea’s first game back against Burnley.
Chelsea winger Estevao Willian clapping
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Why Estevao Willian should start on the bench for Chelsea vs Burnley
He has just three Premier League starts to his name so far, with Enzo Maresca making it his mission to protect the youngster from too many minutes and too much responsibility.
How will Chelsea get on against Burnley?
Luckily for the manager, Pedro Neto has enjoyed a very strong opening to the campaign, and will be coming into the game fitter than many of his peers.
Neto returned to training this week after stepping away from Portugal duty during the international break, and will be ready to add to his recent strong run of four goal involvements in his last four league games.
Estevao meanwhile has been making a brilliant impact off the bench of late, and there is no reason why this shouldn’t be the case at Turf Moor.
Chelsea’s last five results at Turf Moor
Burnley 1-4 Chelsea – 07/10/23
Burnley 0-4 Chelsea – 05/03/22
Burnley 0-3 Chelsea – 31/10/20
Burnley 2-4 Chelsea – 26/10/19
Burnley 0-4 Chelsea – 28/10/18
Estevao could be held back to star on the big stage
Maresca will also be looking ahead to the games to come for Chelsea, and how important Estevao could be in those.
The Blues have consecutive games against Barcelona and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, and will be hoping that Cole Palmer can return to face the Gunners.
The Brazilian wonderkid could be looked to as one of the players who will bring the creative spark required to win those big games, and announce himself on the big stage to those who are still doubting him.
As frustrating as it has been for Chelsea fans to have to wait to see more of Estevao, patience is the right way to go with him, and he should be held back from starting against Burnley.