Estevão decided the match against Liverpool: why Maresca doesn't put him in the starting lineup.

Young star Estevão conquers London

According to The Sun: Estevão's winning goal against Liverpool not only left coach Enzo Maresca unable to be on the line, but also created additional challenges.

The Chelsea club has long awaited when their new talent would come to the forefront, and that moment came in an incredible way: a shot in the 95th minute brought victory over the champions.

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Throughout the year since the young man's arrival at Stamford Bridge, the emotions have been running high, not only in the stands but also behind the scenes.

This moment has become a real fantasy for fans and the club's sporting directors.

Of course, young talents from South America do not always live up to expectations, but from the very start of Estevão's move to West London, it was felt that the 'Blues' had a special player.

Even before his goal against Liverpool, Estevão noticeably impacted the game's flow, constantly creating problems for Arne Slot's team's defense.

Statistically, he is Chelsea's most productive and dangerous winger this season.

Estevão surpasses players like Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jamie Gittens in goals, assists, shots, and dribbling per 90 minutes.

So why not give him more playing time?

Maresca finds himself in a difficult position with the young Brazilian. Estevão has already played in Premier League matches this season, although missed opportunities during the game against Manchester United didn't allow him to fully demonstrate his potential.

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Despite this, his greatest impact is still felt from the bench. Every fan wants to see their new favorite play from the start, but is it really the right decision?

Chelsea certainly does not suffer from a lack of players. The club's investments allow Maresca a wide choice on the wings and in attack.

The Italian coach believes that Estevão can play in any attacking role, but takes a cautious approach to his use at the beginning of his Premier League career.

All young players come with great expectations, but often lose control at their first physical contacts with opponents.

Maresca tries not to subject his precious talent to excessive activity at the beginning, keeping him away from the 'number ten' role, where the pressure is high.

The young man significantly impacted the victory over Liverpool, just like Jamie Gittens, as they entered the field against a depleted defense that had already lost confidence.

This is the perfect situation to support his development, and Neto's promising start this season shows that there is no need to rush changes.

Especially considering that Estevão will soon head to Korea and Japan with the Brazilian national team, before the match with Nottingham Forest after the international break.

Jamie Gittens on the field looks like a testament to this, although Garnacho's slow start may cause concern for Maresca.

Neither Gittens nor Garnacho looks as impressive as Estevão, but both are able to better withstand the pace of the Premier League throughout the match.

The longest time the young talent spent on the field was 77 minutes during the match against West Ham, where the opponents posed no serious resistance.

So while the desire to see Estevão on the field as much as possible grows, Maresca is forced to keep him on a short leash.

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Young Estevão has demonstrated his incredible potential and impact on the team's game. As he improves his performance in matches, he is becoming increasingly important for Chelsea. Not only fans are watching closely, but also specialists who believe that he has a great future ahead in football.

It is unknown how quickly Maresca will allow Estevão to play more, but under such conditions, competition in the team is rising, and watching his progress is undoubtedly interesting. The football world awaits new achievements from this talent.