Former Blues player Frank Leboeuf admits he is a big fan of Estevo but reiterated the need to be patient with the youngster.
In the summer of 2024, Chelsea reached a contract worth up to 51.4 million pounds with Brazilian team Palmeiras, and Estevao finally joined after the Club World Cup.
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The 18-year-old has made a huge impact this season, scoring five goals, three of which came in the Champions League.
Frank Leboeuf urges patience with Estevao
Estevo is fit and available for Saturday’s game against Aston Villa, having missed the past two games with a muscle injury.
The Brazil international has rightfully received a lot of praise this season, but Enzo Maresca has managed him carefully and resisted the urge to just throw him in.
There were calls for Esteva to start more often, but the teenager still made 21 appearances in all competitions, including 10 starts.
Estevo will return to action against Aston Villa. (Photo by Aziz Karimov/Getty Images)
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Esteeva still has a lot to work on, but former Blues player Leboeuf stressed the need to be patient with the youngster.
“I wish him all the best,” he told Goal.
“He seems to have a good head technically. Chelsea also seem to be protecting him. He’s young and you don’t want to play him and I don’t think he’s ready yet.”
“He is a low-key person but likes to show off after scoring a goal. He wants to compete with the players.
“I love the guy, but he’s still very raw. We have to be patient and make sure he matures in the way he needs to mature into one of the top players in the world.”
Chelsea withdraw from race for Antoine Semenho
While Chelsea are very happy with Estevo, they are still looking for other wide players, one of which is Antoine Semenho.
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A strange situation emerged on Tuesday when the Blues reportedly made an inquiry for Semenho but withdrew from the game just hours later.
Chelsea did bring in Giovanni Kunda for next summer and are thought to be looking to add another attacker to their squad next summer.
