E. Maresca: "W. Estevao can confidently play in C. Palmer's position in the future."

2025-10-23 11:51 © afp

The head coach of London’s Chelsea club, Enzo Maresca, praised Willian Estevao after the victorious match against Amsterdam’s Ajax to the sports publication TNT, mentioning that he can play in Cole Palmer's position:

"W. Estevao wants to learn and he needs time... but in my opinion, the Brazilian is similar to C. Palmer.

Cole Palmer started on the wing for Manchester City, but then added a lot of physicality.

In the future, Willian Estevao can also play in the number 10 position."

"I am lucky that we have W. Estevao. Sometimes young coaches are worried about young players... they only have one great game and think they are very good players.

W. Estevao is different. The Brazilian plays excellently, but he is humble and polite and wants to learn every day."

18-year-old Willian Estevao has scored 2 goals in 11 matches this season.