highly-rated Brazilian wonderkid is in contention to make his first-ever start for Chelsea in their upcoming clash against West Ham United.
The teenager, already nicknamed “Messinho” back in Brazil due to his dazzling flair and creativity, has been training impressively under Maresca since his arrival at Cobham. Club insiders say the coaching staff have been particularly impressed by his maturity, work ethic, and technical brilliance despite his young age.
Maresca himself hinted that Estevão’s breakthrough could come sooner than expected:
“He’s been adapting quickly and showing us every day in training that he has the quality to impact games at this level. He is definitely in contention for a starting spot.”
For Chelsea fans, this is a huge moment. The club’s investment in youth and future stars has been a key part of their long-term project, but seeing a prodigy like Estevão potentially handed a Premier League start so early adds even more excitement.
The West Ham game could now become historic not just for the result, but for witnessing the birth of a new chapter at Stamford Bridge. If Maresca decides to unleash Estevão from the start, all eyes will be on the Brazilian to see whether he can live up to the hype and deliver on the grand stage.
Could this be the beginning of Chelsea’s next superstar era?
