Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca praised 18-year-old winger Estêvão for his all-around excellence in Chelsea’s emphatic 3-0 Champions League win against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. While Maresca cautioned the team to stay grounded despite the boost, he highlighted Estêvão’s pressing and maturity, saying the young star gave much more than his spectacular goal.
“The goal reminded me of the one he scored against us in the Club World Cup — very similar, the same action,” said Maresca, recalling Estêvão’s previous brilliance for Palmeiras in July. He also dismissed comparisons between Estêvão, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, and legends like Messi or Ronaldo, stressing that such expectations create unnecessary pressure on young talents.
Estêvão, thrilled by his performance, described the night as “perfect” and “unforgettable,” hoping to score many more. His goal, a dazzling solo effort beating two defenders to score from a tight angle, was the highlight of a dominant performance that reignited Chelsea’s Champions League hopes.
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