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Estevao Willian, 18, Seals Chelsea’s 95th-Minute Win Over Liverpool

Maresca is easing the teenager into Chelsea to build confidence through late cameos.

Overview

  • The Brazilian came off the bench to score a 95th-minute winner in a 2-1 victory over Liverpool, lifting Chelsea to seventh place in the Premier League.
  • Estevao said Enzo Maresca told him to play his own game and try to score or create before he entered the match.
  • The forward joined in a pre-agreed summer move from Palmeiras reported at £29 million plus up to £15 million in add-ons.
  • He has mostly featured as a substitute with limited starts, yet reports say he leads the league in expected assists per 90 and tops combined expected goals plus assists so far.
  • Pundits praised his maturity and timing, with Daniel Sturridge highlighting his back-post run, Wayne Rooney calling him a special talent, Erling Haaland dubbing him a wonderkid, and he is now the youngest Brazilian to score a Premier League winner.