Praise for Estevao after Chelsea debut: Maresca calls him exceptional
New Star Shines at Stamford Bridge: Estevao's Debut for Chelsea
In the heart of London, on a sunny August afternoon, a new star was born at Stamford Bridge. The 18-year-old Brazilian winger, Estevao, made his debut for Premier League giants Chelsea in a pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.
Estevao, a rising talent in the world of football, has been compared to Lionel Messi and Neymar for his pace, football intelligence, and unique playing style [2]. Born in 2007, he joined Chelsea this summer and made an immediate impact in his first match.
Just 18 minutes into the game, Estevao scored the opening goal for Chelsea. Cole Palmer's shot hit the crossbar, but Estevao was in the right place at the right time, calmly slotting the rebound into the net with his left foot [1]. His debut goal set the tone for a promising performance, which showcased his high football IQ and excellent understanding with teammates, particularly in quick passing and movement [3].
Chelsea's performance overall was impressive, considering the limited training time they had. Enzo Maresca, the team's manager, expressed his satisfaction with the team's display, despite the short preparation [4].
However, Maresca's team showed no signs of rustiness from their Club World Cup heroics. They ended the match with an expected goals (xG) total of 1.83 from their 24 shots, compared to Leverkusen's 0.22 from their four attempts [6]. Estevao himself registered the highest number of shots (seven), touches in the opposition box (nine), and attempted dribbles (three) during the match [7].
Unfortunately, Maresca indicated that he will miss Levi Colwill due to his ACL injury. Colwill was a crucial part of Chelsea's success last season, and his absence will undoubtedly be felt [8]. Maresca also mentioned the necessity of strengthening Chelsea's defence due to Colwill's injury [9].
Estevao's debut marked the end of Chelsea's pre-season fixtures, with the Premier League opener set to be at home against Crystal Palace on August 17 [10]. As the new season begins, Chelsea fans are eager to see more of this promising young talent.
References:
- Chelsea 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Estevao scores on debut as Blues win pre-season friendly
- Estevao: The new Brazilian winger at Chelsea who has been compared to Lionel Messi and Neymar
- Estevao impresses on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Bayer Leverkusen
- Chelsea 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Player ratings as Estevao scores on Estevao's debut
- Estevao scores on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Bayer Leverkusen
- Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen: Expected goals, shots, possession and passes
- Estevao's debut: Chelsea new boy's stats against Bayer Leverkusen
- Maresca expresses disappointment over Levi Colwill's injury
- Maresca hints at player rotations and necessity of defence strengthening
- Chelsea's Premier League opener: Home match against Crystal Palace on August 17
Sports in Europe took a new turn as the Brazilian wonderkid, Estevao, showcased his skills in the Premier League, scoring on his debut for Chelsea in a pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen. This goal, reminiscent of his idols Messi and Neymar, was a promising sign for European-leagues football enthusiasts, with the new season set to start soon.
