Estevao Willian's phenomenal display for Chelsea against Barcelona has raised eyebrows, as the 18-year-old forward outshone his Spanish counterpart Lamine Yamal. The young Brazilian, signed from Palmeiras in the summer for £51m, was instrumental in Chelsea's 3-0 victory over the depleted Catalan side.
With the game already 1-0 up and Barcelona down to 10 men, Estevao seized the opportunity to showcase his skills, collecting a pass from Reece James before unleashing a rasping drive past goalkeeper Joan Garcia into the roof of the net. The goal was a masterclass performance, with former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin describing it as "wonderful in a number of ways."
Nevin praised Estevao's footwork, intelligence, and movement, stating that he looks like a natural on the pitch. Daniel Sturridge, speaking on Amazon Prime, also highlighted the anticipation and expectation surrounding Yamal but noted that Estevao was "absolutely brilliant." The Brazilian forward expressed his gratitude, saying it was his best moment in football so far.
However, not all of Estevao's teammates were as fortunate. Left-back Marc Cucurella, who faced off against Yamal, found himself struggling to cope with the young Spanish forward's pace and skill. Despite Yamal's impressive start, he eventually became "lost" as Cucurella expertly marshaled him.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca acknowledged that his team had a game plan in place but emphasized that Estevao was an integral part of it. Maresca cautioned against putting too much pressure on the young players, comparing them to football legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
As Estevao Willian continues to shine for Chelsea, questions remain about whether he and Yamal can reach similar heights in their careers. The Brazilian forward's exceptional display has sparked debate about his potential, with many believing that he has a bright future ahead of him in the world of football.
With the game already 1-0 up and Barcelona down to 10 men, Estevao seized the opportunity to showcase his skills, collecting a pass from Reece James before unleashing a rasping drive past goalkeeper Joan Garcia into the roof of the net. The goal was a masterclass performance, with former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin describing it as "wonderful in a number of ways."
Nevin praised Estevao's footwork, intelligence, and movement, stating that he looks like a natural on the pitch. Daniel Sturridge, speaking on Amazon Prime, also highlighted the anticipation and expectation surrounding Yamal but noted that Estevao was "absolutely brilliant." The Brazilian forward expressed his gratitude, saying it was his best moment in football so far.
However, not all of Estevao's teammates were as fortunate. Left-back Marc Cucurella, who faced off against Yamal, found himself struggling to cope with the young Spanish forward's pace and skill. Despite Yamal's impressive start, he eventually became "lost" as Cucurella expertly marshaled him.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca acknowledged that his team had a game plan in place but emphasized that Estevao was an integral part of it. Maresca cautioned against putting too much pressure on the young players, comparing them to football legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
As Estevao Willian continues to shine for Chelsea, questions remain about whether he and Yamal can reach similar heights in their careers. The Brazilian forward's exceptional display has sparked debate about his potential, with many believing that he has a bright future ahead of him in the world of football.
! Who knew £51m was too low for someone that good? I mean, Pat Nevin saying he's "wonderful in a number of ways" is like saying you're awesome at eating pizza... it's true lol. Cucurella got schooled by Yamal, talk about getting outsmarted 
. Maresca is right though, too much pressure can be bad news for these young guns, let them enjoy the ride and have fun playing football 
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I'm not surprised that Pat Nevin and Daniel Sturridge are giving him so much praise, he's literally a genius with the ball at his feet! 
And can you believe he only signed for Chelsea in the summer for £51m? He's totally worth every penny and more! 
My question is, how did Estevao manage to stay one step ahead of that fast Spanish forward Lamine Yamal all game long? 
I mean, I know Cucurella had a tough job trying to keep up with him but still... Estevao's skill level is just insane! 
Keep shining, Estevao! You got this! 
, and it's crazy to think he was just signed for 51 million quid! £50m is like peanuts for someone with that much talent 
. He reminds me a bit of a young Hazard back in the day, all silky smooth moves and goalscoring flair. But, what I'm excited about is how Chelsea are managing him and getting the best out of him 
. It's clear they've got a game plan in place and Maresca knows exactly what he's doing as coach 
. Now, we just gotta see if Yamal can keep up with Estevao, that's the question on everyone's mind 
18 and already making waves like this 
I mean, what can you say when a player is putting out performances like that? The stats don't lie: £51m signing for Chelsea was a no-brainer 
Watch the replay and see for yourself, this kid's got game 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch that kind of skill and speed? The way he outshone Lamine Yamal was insane 
. I reckon we're gonna see big things from this young lad in the future 
and now people are expecting big things from him! i mean, he's been signed for £51m which is crazy but at the same time his skills on the pitch are insane 
His footwork and movement are everything, it's no wonder Pat Nevin described it as "wonderful in a number of ways". I'm also loving how humble he is, saying it was his best moment so far 
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. The way he took down Yamal with his speed and agility was like watching a cat chasing a laser pointer 
. But, on the other hand, it's a bit sad that Yamal got roasted 
by Cucurella - I mean, he's still only young too! And yeah, Maresca is right about putting pressure on the youngsters, but Estevao definitely deserved to shine 
. I'm loving this kid's potential and I hope we see more of him in big games soon 
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. I'm loving the comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo - he's definitely got that kind of talent! 
He's got skills for days, and it's awesome to see a young player from Brazil killing it in the Premier League. The thing that impresses me most is his composure under pressure - he didn't get fazed even when the game was 1-0 up and Barcelona was down to 10 men 
. Cucurella did him no favors either, he was like "uh-oh, I've got this guy behind me" 
. Maresca's right though, we can't put too much pressure on the young guns yet, but Estevao's definitely one to watch 
. The comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo are already starting, and honestly, it's hard not to see why 
Pat Nevin knows what's good, he said it was wonderful in so many ways!!! 
Enzo Maresca is right tho, we gotta chill w/ the pressure on young players, let them grow like Messi and CR7 did!! 
i'm just glad we won 3-0 lol but seriously, estevao needs to keep working on his teamwork skills cuz when he gets isolated like that, we can be exposed 
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