E. Maresca: "There is no need to compare W. Estevao and L. Yamalio with L. Messi and C. Ronaldo"

2025-11-26 23:11 © scanpix

The head coach of London's Chelsea club, Enzo Maresca, commented to the sports publication Sky after the victorious match against Barcelona with a score of 3:0 about the upcoming match against London's Arsenal team, Estevao and Lamine Yamal, as well as the performances of the Brazilian:

"I told my players to recover within 48 hours... to recover, rest, and have their time. On Sunday, we have a match with the 'Gunners.'

"It's calmer with W. Estevao and L. Yamali – if you start comparing them to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, then there will be too much pressure.

They are both 18, very young, so that would be too much."

"Estevao plays like an old-school player. He is not always on his phone and doesn't spend too much time on social media...

He works hard, is a down-to-earth and normal guy. His family is always with him by the local guard.

He is a special player but a simple guy."

London's Chelsea club has collected 10 points in the Champions League, while in the Premier League, with 23 points, they are in second place.