Enzo Maresca discusses Estevão’s adaptation

Estevão has made a strong start to his Chelsea career, though he hasn’t featured in the starting lineup for every match. Enzo Maresca has now commented on the situation.

Details: According to the Italian coach ahead of the next fixture, Estevão is ready to start. However, his place on the bench will be taken by another player eager to earn a spot in the lineup. Maresca added that the club is doing everything possible to help the young Brazilian adapt to life in London and within the team.

Quote: “We’re trying to do everything we can for Estevão. We’re helping him adapt. Last week, he complained it was too cold [smiles] — and it’s only October. Imagine December or January,” said Maresca.

In the 16th minute, Estevão opened the scoring. He became the first South American player in history to score in two consecutive Champions League matches at the age of 18 or younger.

Reminder: Chelsea’s head coach recently fielded the second-youngest starting lineup ever used by an English club in an away UEFA Champions League match.