Chelsea coach reveals whether Estevao will play at the World Cup

Bad news for Chelsea and Brazil national team fans.

Details: Interim head coach of the London club, Callum MacFarlane, has confirmed that the team's rising star Estevao will not appear on the pitch again this season. The injury sustained by the player turned out to be more serious than initially thought and will require a lengthy recovery period.

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The situation looks alarming not only for the Londoners but also for the Brazil national team. When asked whether the talented footballer would recover in time for the start of the 2026 World Cup, MacFarlane gave a cautious answer, admitting that at this point the club cannot be certain about his readiness for the tournament.

Chelsea's medical staff are working closely with the national team's doctors to assess all risks, but the current prognosis raises serious concerns about the player's summer prospects.

It is worth noting that this season, the Brazilian winger played 36 matches for the London club across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists.

Reminder: Chelsea wants to bring back Jose Mourinho as head coach—with Real Madrid also in the race for 'the Special One'.