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Chelsea Grant Estevao Compassionate Leave as Rosenior Declines to Set Return Before Arsenal Second Leg

The head coach emphasizes rotation after six wins in seven, with the tie standing 3-2 to Arsenal.

Overview

  • Estevao, 18, has returned to Brazil on compassionate leave for personal reasons, according to Liam Rosenior.
  • Rosenior said he will not set a timescale for the teenager’s comeback and will not pressure him to play.
  • The winger is expected to miss Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates, where Chelsea trail 3-2 on aggregate.
  • Chelsea overturned a two-goal deficit to beat West Ham 3-2, extending Rosenior’s start to six wins in seven matches.
  • Rosenior underscored his rotation-first approach across four competitions, praising the impact of substitutes in recent games.