Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge believes youngster Estevao Willian is set to “light up” the world stage.
Estevao scored a last minute winner as Chelsea recorded a well deserved 2-1 win against defending champions Liverpool.
Moises Caicedo gave Chelsea the lead with an absolute rocket into the top corner, before Cody Gakpo equalised in the second half, but Estevao’s late goal was enough to give the Blues a first league win since August.
Daniel Sturridge praises Estevao Willian
Estevao is regarded as the biggest talent in Brazilian football since Neymar, and the teenager has made a brilliant start to life in England.
The Brazil international has already established himself as a fan favourite, and has rightly been receiving plaudits for his performances.
The youngster plays without fear, and gets supporters on the edge of their seats whenever he picks the ball up.
Joao Pedro has compared Estevao to Vinicius Junior, and the youngster has also been praised by Carlo Ancelotti or his start to life at Stamford Bridge.
Erling Haaland delivered his verdict on Estevao after the game, and Sturridge has now shared his opinion on Brazil’s newest star.
“This guy, I watched clips of Estevao when he was in Brazil and was really impressed,” he told Sky Sports as quoted on X.com.
“He’s got a huge reputation, he’s the next one in line to light up the world stage.
“He has everything you need as an attacker. I love this guy’s game.”
Enzo Maresca rewarded for his substitutions
With the game at 1-1 Enzo Maresca easily could have gone defensive and tried to protect the point against a team like Liverpool.
However, he was proactive with his changes and threw caution to the wind by putting on Estevao, Jamie Gittens and Marc Guiu.
Maresca and Chelsea got the reward with the late goal and credit to the team who kept attacking right until the final moments of the game and didn’t give up.