Estêvão
CHEBrazil
Left
Apr 24, 2007
18
5'9"
137 lb
RW
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World Cup in doubt
Estevao (hamstring) has suffered a grade four hamstring injury that puts his participation at the World Cup in serious doubt and is likely to bring his debut Chelsea season to an end, according to The Athletic.
Analysis: Estevao limped off in the 16th minute of Saturday's defeat to Manchester United, and the severity of the diagnosis represents a major blow both for Chelsea and for Brazil heading into the World cup in June. The winger has become a regular fixture in the national team setup under coach Carlo Ancelotti, earning 11 senior caps and scoring four goals in his last four appearances for Brazil. He joined Chelsea from Palmeiras last summer and had been establishing himself as a key figure in the attack before this setback. A grade four hamstring tear is among the most serious muscular injuries a player can sustain, making a recovery in time for the World Cup highly unlikely.
Ruled out with hamstring injury
Estevao (hamstring) will miss Tuesday's clash against Brighton and is set to undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury, according to coach Liam Rosenior. "Estevao is definitely out, which is a real shame and we are doing further tests into the extent of his injury."
Analysis: Estevao was forced off against Manchester United with the hamstring problem, adding to what has been a frustrating season on the injury front for the young Brazilian. He only recently returned from a previous injury spell at the end of March, making this latest setback a significant concern for Chelsea's medical staff. The results of further testing will be critical in establishing a return timeline, with the severity of hamstring injuries varying widely. Alejandro Garnacho is among the options who could see increased minutes on the wing in his absence.
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