Estêvão has become a cause for concern for Chelsea and the Brazilian National Team after being substituted early in the match against United this Saturday (18).
The English club has not yet commented on the situation involving the Brazilian forward with one month remaining until the World Cup squad announcement.
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But manager Liam Rosenior revealed that the 18-year-old was inconsolable.
“Yes, he (Estêvão) was devastated (in the dressing room). He was crying at halftime. I’m really sad for him,” he said in a press conference.
Rosenior did not have further details about the possible right thigh injury suffered by the No. 41.
“It looks like it’s (an injury to) the back of the thigh. It happened at the moment he was running toward goal and, in a one-on-one play, he felt his thigh tighten at that moment“
In addition to Estêvão, Rosenior also had to substitute Enzo Fernández.
“They are both (Estêvão and Enzo Fernández) good lads, I have to say that. They are honest and work very hard. I don’t want them to feel like everything is going wrong for them. I hope Estêvão can return as soon as possible“
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Chelsea are expected to provide an update on both players this Sunday (19).
Carlo Ancelotti will reveal the list of 26 players called up to the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup on May 18.
Estêvão had already missed six Chelsea matches between February and March, which caused him to miss the FIFA international window that included matches against France and Croatia.
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