Chelsea recently secured their place in the Club World Cup semi-finals by defeating Palmeiras. In an ironic twist, Estevao, a rising star who is set to join the London club after the tournament, scored a goal against his future team during the match.
Chelsea Coach Enzo Maresca`s Take on Estevao
Following the match, Chelsea`s coach, Enzo Maresca, offered his thoughts on Estevao`s performance. He expressed immense satisfaction with both the victory and Estevao`s goal, describing it as “a perfect night.” Maresca lauded Estevao as “very good, an immense talent, a fantastic player.” However, he also acknowledged that players arriving from South America or other parts of the world often require an adaptation period to their new environment.
Despite this, the former Parma coach conveyed confidence, assuring that he knows how to gradually integrate Estevao into the Premier League. “We will help him adapt,” Maresca affirmed. “We have no doubt he will become an important player for Chelsea.”
Palmeiras Coach Ferreira`s Strong Endorsement
During a press conference, Palmeiras coach Ferreira shared a revealing anecdote about a conversation he had with Maresca prior to the match: “I spoke with Maresca earlier and told him, `You`ve acquired an extraordinary player, but more importantly, you`ve acquired an extraordinary person. He`ll make mistakes at first, but he is a remarkable player with incredible talent. He`s a player who can single-handedly win a game.`”
