Haaland excited about Chelsea’s 2007-born prodigy

Erling Haaland expressed admiration for Estevao following the key goal that helped Chelsea defeat Liverpool 2-1, affirming the Brazilian youngster as a "Wonderkid".

Manchester City’s striker openly showed his respect for Chelsea’s 18-year-old prodigy, Estevao, after his impressive performance led to a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Estevao scored the decisive goal in the final minutes, earning Chelsea a well-deserved victory and pushing the team into the Premier League’s top 6 ahead of the international break. This win was especially important after Chelsea suffered two consecutive losses against Manchester United and Brighton.

The young Brazilian star quickly adapted to English football and became a fan favorite. Estevao’s natural talent was compared to Vinicius Junior by teammate Joao Pedro, highlighting Chelsea’s promising future. Although many fans want Estevao to play regularly, Willy Caballero explained that squad rotation is necessary to ensure sustainable development for the young player.

On social media, Haaland posted a photo of Estevao with a brief yet meaningful caption: "Wonderkid," emphasizing the 18-year-old’s standout presence in the Premier League. The goal against Liverpool was not only Estevao’s first for Chelsea but also a testament to his ability to shine in big matches.

Recapping the match, Chelsea started proactively and took the lead through Moises Caicedo’s powerful shot into the top corner. Despite good ball control, Chelsea conceded an equalizer shortly after halftime by Cody Gakpo for Liverpool. However, coach Enzo Maresca made bold attacking substitutions by bringing on Marc Guiu, Jamie Gittens, and Estevao. Chelsea’s efforts were finally rewarded when Enzo Fernandez assisted Marc Cucurella, and Estevao seized the opportunity, beating Andy Robertson to score the winning goal, igniting the crowd.

Estevao is regarded as the greatest talent to emerge from Brazil since Neymar, and his recent display has reinforced his status in the Premier League. Recognition from Haaland, a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or, further highlights the potential of Chelsea’s prodigy. With his current form, Estevao promises to be a player to watch in the Champions League and other major Premier League fixtures.

Whether Chelsea can develop Estevao into their number one star as fans hope, or if he will have to wait for more chances, is surely a question eagerly awaited by supporters of the London club.