Chelsea’s youngster talent Willian Estevao was banned from training after his stint in the international arena.
The 17 year old, who is set to move from Palmeiras after his 18th birthday, featured as a substitute in both World Cup qualifiers for Brazil against Ecuador & Paraguay.
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Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira had previously said: “When he arrived, he didn’t sleep at all and wanted to train. But we told him no, to go home, sleep, recover. Since we have time, we can take care of the players and play games with this intensity.”
Estevao, capable of playing both as a winger and a No. 10, has equaled Neymar’s 2009 achievement by becoming the 17-year-old with the most goals and assists in Brazil’s top league.
Despite securing a £51 million transfer to Chelsea, including add-ons, Estevao’s current season total is nine goals and seven assists.
Unfortunately, he won’t be able to improve that this weekend due to a thigh injury, which will keep him out of the match against Vasco da Gama.
With an eye on developing his great potential, Chelsea is arranging a visit for Estevao to their Cobham training ground to help him prepare for his move to London next summer.
Estevao is committed to Chelsea under a significant eight-year contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until at least 2033.
Enzo Maresca has been keeping a keen eye on the player, recently commenting: “He’s performing fantastically, but unfortunately he’s performing there and not here. We’ll wait until next summer when he arrives, but we’re very happy with the way he’s doing things.”
Meanwhile, Brazilian football legend Djalminha has hailed Chelsea’s new signing as a ‘real gem’, despite suggesting that the player deserves to be at a more prestigious team given Chelsea’s current form.
Speaking to El Larguero, Djalminha expressed his admiration: “Even though Brazilian football is a disaster, there is a gem at the level of Neymar that I am delighted with, and that is Estevao. He is impressive. He is just emerging, but he will certainly be a star.”
He added emphatically: “After Neymar, for me he is the only player of this level of quality who has appeared. It’s a shame he signed with Chelsea. He has to be sold before he makes his debut with Chelsea, and go to City, Barcelona or Real Madrid.”
