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Yep, felt sorry for Estevao last night. I know folk were clambering for him to start every game but I kind of though Maresca was getting it right and bringing him through slowly (although he was not giving him enough minutes). So then Maresca decides to play him in a tough away game with a weakened side where a lot of our hopes are pinned on the skinny, 18 year-old and unsurprisingly, he failed to deliver. Neto should have started and then throw him on against weary legs.

Sure it won't effect him as the lad is full of confidence and very talented and hopefully it was all part of the learning curve but it was yet another Maresca f**k-up.
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Neto has started 3 straight games.

 
Neto has started 3 straight games.
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Being primed for sale. Output wise he is our most saleable winger and we have Quenda coming in the summer plus they will now be hunting down the next 12 year old wunderkind

 
Being primed for sale. Output wise he is our most saleable winger and we have Quenda coming in the summer plus they will now be hunting down the next 12 year old wunderkind
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I don't know how good that Quenda kid is but if he is ready for first team, yes we need to sell one of the winger and Neto is definitely the most saleable one

 
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I don't know how good that Quenda kid is but if he is ready for first team, yes we need to sell one of the winger and Neto is definitely the most saleable one
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It doesn't matter if he is good enough for the first team. Is he good enough and is the PR profiling good enough to increase his market value. If he happens to be a first team hit as well, happy days for this mob. Jackpot like Palmer.

 
I don't know how good that Quenda kid is but if he is ready for first team, yes we need to sell one of the winger and Neto is definitely the most saleable one
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Quenda will replace Neto for club and country. Very hard working winger, could almost be a RB

 
I go away for a week and Stevie's performances go downhill... That tells me I should just lay off the holidays for now. Watch him come straight back to form with 2 goals and an assist this week.

Looking at some of the Leeds game, his immaturity came through with that kick out - hopefully he got a stern talking to from his teammates and he'll not do that again. The first time I've seen real petulance from him on the pitch.

 
THIS FROM THE DAILY MAIL (BEHIND A PAYWALL)

A few weeks back, when Chelsea had beaten Barcelona and Estevao Willian had upstaged Lamine Yamal, I was tasked with writing a big feature on the 18-year-old Brazilian.

An idea arrived to try to get a few words from Harry Wayne Casey, the lead singer of KC and The Sunshine Band whose song That’s The Way (I Like It) had become a fan anthem for the teenager, its lyrics adapted to go: ‘Estevao, uh-huh, uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.’

It was midway through the second half of Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Atalanta when I received a reply out of the blue with a statement from Casey, now 74, reading: ‘It’s very exciting to have my song used in celebrating Estevao Willian and after Chelsea FC victories. I’m truly honoured to be a small part of the success of both Chelsea Football Club and Estevao Willian.’

In late November, those quotes would have been a fun addition to the feelgood factor surrounding Chelsea. Now, they serve as a reminder for how quickly the fortunes of a club can change, with the Blues winless in their four fixtures since beating Barcelona.

Estevao was not brought on against Atalanta. Confidential watched his reaction to Tosin Adarabioyo’s 76th-minute introduction – enforced after Wesley Fofana’s eye injury – while the Brazil international was warming up with his back to the Chelsea away end in the corner. 

He didn’t go as far as waving his arms around in disgust, but his body language told us he was disappointed. 

There was a little gesture towards the pitch as he spoke with another unused substitute, a look to the heavens, and then the covering of his face as he appeared to  conclude it wasn’t to be his night, much to his frustration. 

Estevao was wearing his new Nike boots inspired by Ronaldinho for the first time, but would not be getting to debut them in this Champions League clash.

Enzo Maresca had one substitution window remaining as they lost their lead and chased a result. Chelsea’s head coach was aware – there has been a slight mistranslation of what he said at his post-match press conference as if he had lost count – but he opted to have two left wingers on the field at the same time in Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens instead. 

It was the latter who was used on the right for the game’s final stages rather than bringing on Estevao. You only had to eavesdrop on the Chelsea fans’ discussions over the breakfast buffet at my Bergamo hotel on Wednesday morning to know they too were frustrated with him being ignored.

Chelsea flew back to London immediately after the Atalanta loss, arriving home around 4am. The players will then have headed home for a rest, returned for a recovery session and now be thinking about this Saturday’s Premier League visit of Everton to Stamford Bridge.

Estevao will hope he gets his chance in that clash, though he is unlikely to be alone in wondering why he was unused in Italy. Others somewhat disheartened may include Andrey Santos, who watched as a right back, Malo Gusto, was brought on to replace Enzo Fernandez, and Facundo Buonanotte, the Brighton loanee who is finding his lack of opportunities frustrating and has now gone unused for seven successive games.

Likewise Filip Jorgensen, Chelsea’s second-choice goalkeeper, is itching to play after being told by Denmark that he needs to get game time if he is to represent them at next summer’s World Cup. The upcoming January transfer window could be interesting for Jorgensen.

Maresca has rotated plenty this season – making 119 changes to his starting line-ups, more than any other manager in England, while he has now surpassed the 100 barrier in substitutions used – but the challenge remains trying to keep everyone happy.

 
THIS FROM THE DAILY MAIL (BEHIND A PAYWALL)

A few weeks back, when Chelsea had beaten Barcelona and Estevao Willian had upstaged Lamine Yamal, I was tasked with writing a big feature on the 18-year-old Brazilian.

An idea arrived to try to get a few words from Harry Wayne Casey, the lead singer of KC and The Sunshine Band whose song That’s The Way (I Like It) had become a fan anthem for the teenager, its lyrics adapted to go: ‘Estevao, uh-huh, uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.’

It was midway through the second half of Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Atalanta when I received a reply out of the blue with a statement from Casey, now 74, reading: ‘It’s very exciting to have my song used in celebrating Estevao Willian and after Chelsea FC victories. I’m truly honoured to be a small part of the success of both Chelsea Football Club and Estevao Willian.’

In late November, those quotes would have been a fun addition to the feelgood factor surrounding Chelsea. Now, they serve as a reminder for how quickly the fortunes of a club can change, with the Blues winless in their four fixtures since beating Barcelona.

Estevao was not brought on against Atalanta. Confidential watched his reaction to Tosin Adarabioyo’s 76th-minute introduction – enforced after Wesley Fofana’s eye injury – while the Brazil international was warming up with his back to the Chelsea away end in the corner. 

He didn’t go as far as waving his arms around in disgust, but his body language told us he was disappointed. 

There was a little gesture towards the pitch as he spoke with another unused substitute, a look to the heavens, and then the covering of his face as he appeared to  conclude it wasn’t to be his night, much to his frustration. 

Estevao was wearing his new Nike boots inspired by Ronaldinho for the first time, but would not be getting to debut them in this Champions League clash.

Enzo Maresca had one substitution window remaining as they lost their lead and chased a result. Chelsea’s head coach was aware – there has been a slight mistranslation of what he said at his post-match press conference as if he had lost count – but he opted to have two left wingers on the field at the same time in Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens instead. 

It was the latter who was used on the right for the game’s final stages rather than bringing on Estevao. You only had to eavesdrop on the Chelsea fans’ discussions over the breakfast buffet at my Bergamo hotel on Wednesday morning to know they too were frustrated with him being ignored.

Chelsea flew back to London immediately after the Atalanta loss, arriving home around 4am. The players will then have headed home for a rest, returned for a recovery session and now be thinking about this Saturday’s Premier League visit of Everton to Stamford Bridge.

Estevao will hope he gets his chance in that clash, though he is unlikely to be alone in wondering why he was unused in Italy. Others somewhat disheartened may include Andrey Santos, who watched as a right back, Malo Gusto, was brought on to replace Enzo Fernandez, and Facundo Buonanotte, the Brighton loanee who is finding his lack of opportunities frustrating and has now gone unused for seven successive games.

Likewise Filip Jorgensen, Chelsea’s second-choice goalkeeper, is itching to play after being told by Denmark that he needs to get game time if he is to represent them at next summer’s World Cup. The upcoming January transfer window could be interesting for Jorgensen.

Maresca has rotated plenty this season – making 119 changes to his starting line-ups, more than any other manager in England, while he has now surpassed the 100 barrier in substitutions used – but the challenge remains trying to keep everyone happy.
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There were a few onfield strops too. Garnacho and Pedro objecting when runs were ignored with the ball being passed backwards or sideways.

 
There were a few onfield strops too. Garnacho and Pedro objecting when runs were ignored with the ball being passed backwards or sideways.
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I beleive this is the issue that Albrighton and Vardy highlighted with Maresca-ball.

Anti-winger football, no one will succeed out wide.

 
There were a few onfield strops too. Garnacho and Pedro objecting when runs were ignored with the ball being passed backwards or sideways.
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It must be gut wrenching to play that kind of horrendous football if youre any kind of attacking player, or flair player. Its like being an electrical engineer and being given the job of testing it the lamps all work by knocking the switch on and off....

 
It must be gut wrenching to play that kind of horrendous football if youre any kind of attacking player, or flair player. Its like being an electrical engineer and being given the job of testing it the lamps all work by knocking the switch on and off....
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On that note it's kind of annoying how Madueke appears to be flourishing at Arsenal. I know it was good business and we had Estevao coming in, but Arsenal have Saka and are still giving Madueke plenty of minutes and he will be in the world cup squad. He hinted when he left that he couldn't express himself how he wanted (playing the Maresca-Ball way). Just hope the likes of palmer and Estevao don't get equally pissed off - or actually hope they do and false the owners to make a change. I'm not usually in favour of player power but would make the exception in this case.

 
On that note it's kind of annoying how Madueke appears to be flourishing at Arsenal. I know it was good business and we had Estevao coming in, but Arsenal have Saka and are still giving Madueke plenty of minutes and he will be in the world cup squad. He hinted when he left that he couldn't express himself how he wanted (playing the Maresca-Ball way). Just hope the likes of palmer and Estevao don't get equally pissed off - or actually hope they do and false the owners to make a change. I'm not usually in favour of player power but would make the exception in this case.
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Madueke scored a worldie t'other night. He had his good days with us. The test will be whether he can be consistent.

 
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Madueke scored a worldie t'other night. He had his good days with us. The test will be whether he can be consistent.
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Saw that. He's probably making some inappropriate gesture or comment on Tik Tok as we speak, whilst dining out on his brace for the next year.

 
Quenda will replace Neto for club and country. Very hard working winger, could almost be a RB
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I doubt he'll make the grade tbh. Portugese league is equivalent to EFL 1. its also where the Enzo the deadweight midfielder, came from and he's an absolutely shocking footballer. i've never laughed so hard as to some mug on here describing him as the Argentinian Dennis Wise. Wisey could play the game and turn it into a brawl in 30 seconds, Enzo cant even kick a ball five yards.

 
I doubt he'll make the grade tbh. Portugese league is equivalent to EFL 1. its also where the Enzo the deadweight midfielder, came from and he's an absolutely shocking footballer. i've never laughed so hard as to some mug on here describing him as the Argentinian Dennis Wise. Wisey could play the game and turn it into a brawl in 30 seconds, Enzo cant even kick a ball five yards.
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lol..c’mon not even Championship. It’s actually a quality league for young talent, and there have been many quality players that have played in PL straight up from the Portuguese league. I actually trust the league more than Serie A & Bundesliga when it comes to talent.

Think our lot were just silly with Enzo. He had been signed by Benfica 6mths earlier for €40m, and had barely played 17 league games. There is absolutely no reason why he was worth 3x that amount 6mths later. Quenda in contrast has actually racked up 48 league games at 18yrs which is not to be sniffed at, and stands out among his age group.

 
lol..c’mon not even Championship. It’s actually a quality league for young talent...

The championship is where our youngsters usually get loand to, or should be loaned into that league.

Think our lot were just silly with Enzo. Totally agree - like a child spending their birthday money on 1p sweets.. They havent stopped the kid in a candy shop spending since either.

Quenda in contrast has actually racked up 48 league games at 18yrs which is not to be sniffed at, and stands out among his age group. - Just another young kid, I like Estevao, but my word he is a long way from being a finished product. A long way... if Quenda is as good, great, but we are a team that replaces older players with untested ones.
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We've now been building for three/ four seasons for the future, selling our better youth teamers and buying inferior youngsters as replacements, what are we actually building for because its not a league title this year either. I look at Palmer and Estevao and think great players who wont do well under our anti-football manager who hates any joy or skill or creativity being shown on the pitch... Who are we selling out of the more senior players to make way for him. I'd love to get fully behind Palmer but reckon he'll be gone in the summer without CL football...

My biggest concern is when will they ship out Caicedo for profit? Club will literally fall apart when we sell him.

 
I would never want us to become like Real Madrid with the ridiculous player power that goes on there BUT after Palmers comments after the ECL Final and the way Estevao is being suffocated maybe it’s time someone did say something or were at risk of losing anyone who is even slightly entertaining.

 
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