Estevao & Fernandez: Chelsea injury news following 1-0 loss to Manchester United
The Brazilian player Estevao seems to have suffered a serious injury.
The devastating scene in the dressing room following Estevao Willian’s forced departure during Chelsea’s close loss to Manchester United has been made public by manager Liam Rosenior.
After what seems to be a significant muscle injury on a terrible night for the west London club, the Brazilian wonderkid broke down in tears.
After pulling up while pursuing a lofted pass behind the Manchester United backline, the teenage sensation’s evening was tragically cut short.
The Blues lost their main creative spark when the 18-year-old winger, who had been treated on the field, communicated to the bench that he was unable to continue and hobbled straight down the tunnel.
Liam Rosenior delivers Estevao injury update
The Brazilian’s injury contributes to a growing number of worries for a team that has now failed to score in four straight league games for the first time in over a century. The Chelsea manager spoke to the media following the final whistle and painted a bleak picture of the young player’s emotional state.
“He was devastated, he was crying at half-time. It looks like a hamstring.”
In the final moments of the game, Chelsea witnessed World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez hobble off, as if losing Estevao wasn’t enough. Romeo Lavia eventually replaced the 25-year-old midfielder on the field after he awkwardly landed in the United penalty area while chasing a late equaliser.
Rosenior is optimistic that the Argentine international has avoided a long-term layoff, although the timing is far from ideal with a midweek match approaching.
Rosenior, who saw his team hit the woodwork four times, found it especially difficult to accept the 1-0 loss. Chelsea had 21 shots compared to United’s four, but Matheus Cunha’s one clinical moment was enough to give the visitors a win.
For how long will the Brazilian be out?
He is yet to undergo scans that will determine the severity of his injury.
Where do the Blues stand in the table?
They are sixth in the table.
When will the Blues play next?
They will play Brighton on Tuesday night.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.