While some Chelsea fans are often wary of teenage hype, Enzo Fernandez has fully embraced his teammate, Estevao Willian, providing the public backing after seeing him shine.
Since Estevao Willian‘s arrival, him and Enzo Fernandez have combined for two goal involvements in 30 appearances for Chelsea.
Fernandez has become much more involved in the final third this season, scoring 12 and assisting six goals in all competitions, but things have dropped off of late.
Estevao has had his season stunted by injuries and a family matter that has seen him miss a number of games, including this upcoming international break with Brazil.
Regardless of this, Fernandez still has a very good opinion of his Chelsea teammate.
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Enzo Fernandez labels Estevao Willian as ‘talented’
During a recent Q&A session with DAZN, Enzo Fernandez was asked to provide a judgment on Estevao Willian, which came from a supporter.
When prompted to describe the 18-year-old in a single word, Fernandez simply replied: “Talented.”
For a World Cup winner like Fernandez, who has shared pitches with the likes of Lionel Messi, to single out the Brazilian’s raw ability speaks volumes about the teenager’s standing.
Everyone has seen just how good the young winger has been in his first season with Chelsea. And even Micah Richards believes that Estevao could win the Ballon d’Or one day.
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The frightening potential of Estevao Willian
The potential of Estevao Willian is increasingly viewed as the X-factor that could define Chelsea’s modern era, with the 18-year-old already drawing legitimate comparisons to a young Neymar.
Since he arrived from Palmeiras, the Brazilian sensation has transitioned from a prospect to a guaranteed first-team starter under Liam Rosenior, recording 10 goal involvements in his debut campaign.
His technical ceiling is considered the highest of any Chelsea signing since Eden Hazard, evidenced by his record-breaking form in Brazil, where he surpassed Neymar’s teenage scoring milestones.
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