Chelsea Excludes Sensation Estevao from Premier League Squad vs West Ham
Chelsea’s Premier League match against West Ham saw the absence of 18-year-old winger Estevao. He had to return to Brazil due to personal reasons, as confirmed by Chelsea’s manager, Liam Rosenior.
Chelsea Coach Comments on Estevao’s Absence
Before the match, Rosenior expressed his concerns for Estevao and his family. He stated, “Unfortunately for personal reasons, Estevao has had to go home. My love and my thoughts are with him and his family at this moment, and I just hope he’s okay.”
Team Changes for the Match
Rosenior made significant changes to the starting lineup. Seven players were swapped from the squad that previously defeated Napoli 3-2 in the Champions League.
Chelsea Starting XI vs. West Ham
- Sanchez
- Gusto
- Chalobah
- Badiashile
- Hato
- Caicedo
- Fernandez (c)
- Gittens
- Palmer
- Garnacho
- Delap
Substitutes List
- Sharman-Lowe
- James
- Acheampong
- Fofana
- Cucurella
- Andrey Santos
- Neto
- Joao Pedro
- Guiu
As Chelsea faced West Ham, the team’s adjustments aimed to maintain momentum in the Premier League. Estevao’s family situation was a reminder of the personal challenges athletes may encounter off the field.
