Estevao Willian has not been at Chelsea for long, but the young Brazilian is already impressing English football with his attacking flair.
The winger scored a magnificent goal against Barcelona in the Champions League during the week and also netted in a win over Liverpool last month.
Estevao’s stunning goal against Barcelona!
Wesley Fofana has been raving about Estevao, claiming that his teammate can do “everything”.
Former Chelsea players have also been praising the 18-year-old, and not just because of his attacking ability.
Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesJody Morris says Chelsea star Estevao Willian works hard
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris has also had some very positive things to say about Estevao.
Morris can see a good work ethic in Estevao’s game, something not always associated with South American attackers, according to the 46-year-old.
Speaking about the Brazil international on talkSPORT, he said: “For someone so young, I think he offers a little bit of everything. I think he works hard, which is something that you wouldn’t necessarily aim at maybe some South Americans that are known for dribbling and having amazing attacking skills.”
Finish this sentence: Enzo Maresca should start ______ on the right wing vs Arsenal 
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Chelsea’s pool of wide options could be about to get even better, with Sporting Lisbon winger Geovany Quenda set to join the club next summer.
Estevao could be moved into the No.10 position, but if not, Enzo Maresca could have the former Palmeiras star, Quenda and Pedro Neto all to choose from when selecting his right winger.
You suspect, though, that keeping all three players happy could be a tricky task.
Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesEstevao Willian making tackles for Chelsea
Morris is not wrong about Estevao. The numbers back up the former Chelsea assistant manager.
For example, as per FBref, Estevao is making 1.80 tackles per 90. That puts him in the 86th percentile for tackling among attacking midfielders and wingers.
The above will please Maresca, who wants his team to press and win the ball back high up the pitch.
It is good that Estevao is contributing to the side in that way, but the most important thing that he is doing is delivering in the final third. Hopefully that continues against Arsenal and Chelsea’s other opponents after their London derby.
Leeds United, Bournemouth and Atalanta are the three teams that Chelsea face next.