Chelsea supporters have not been entertained by their exciting teenage winger Estevao Willian for a while now.
Estevao has missed Chelsea’s last six games because of a hamstring injury, including their recent 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United.
Estevao did not train before the Blues’ 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and also missed that match.
Be honest, which full-back can you imagine Estevao possibly struggling against? ❌
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Estevao Willian unlikely to return until after the international break
Any Chelsea fans hoping to see Estevao feature in the second leg of the Blues’ last 16 tie against PSG are likely to be left feeling disappointed.
Journalist Simon Phillips has shared a small update on Estevao’s fitness on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea.
According to Phillips, Chelsea do not want to take any risks with Estevao, and the 18-year-old is now unlikely to return to action until after the international break.
It is a blow, as Estevao has been one of Chelsea’s best players in the Champions League this season. In seven outings, the Brazilian has scored three goals.
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Jason Cundy discussing Estevao Willian and Bukayo Saka
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Estevao could have a new rival for the right-wing position next term, Geovany Quenda. The Sporting Lisbon star is set to join Chelsea in the summer.
Quenda is already learning English, which should make his bedding-in period easier.
Estevao Willian a huge miss against Newcastle
On their day, Newcastle can be impenetrable, and that was the case in their 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
It was the kind of game where Liam Rosenior needed Estevao, a player who can create something out of nothing and get the crowd going.
Chelsea have Everton next in the Premier League, another team who can frustrate the opposition with their defensive set-up.
It is a shame that Estevao could now miss the match as well. Following their defeat to Newcastle, it is a fixture that the Blues really need to win, but it looks like they will have to try to accomplish that without Estevao.
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