Estêvão Misses Chelsea vs West Ham: Personal Reasons Confirmed by Rosenior
Chelsea winger Estêvão was absent during the Premier League match against West Ham United due to personal reasons. Manager Liam Rosenior confirmed that Estêvão had returned to Brazil, prompting concern for his situation.
Manager’s Statements on Estêvão
Before the match, Rosenior expressed his thoughts on Estêvão’s absence, stating, “Unfortunately, Este for personal reasons has had to go home. My thoughts are with him and his family at the moment. We wish him well.”
Upcoming Matches and Team Performance
There is uncertainty regarding Estêvão’s availability for Chelsea’s upcoming Carabao Cup semifinal against Arsenal. Chelsea is looking to bounce back after a narrow 3-2 defeat in the first leg of the competition.
Estêvão’s Contributions This Season
Since joining Chelsea from Palmeiras last summer, Estêvão has proven to be an impactful player. This season, he has recorded:
- 6 goals
- 3 assists
His most recent performance included a goal and an assist against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Chelsea’s Starting Lineup Without Estêvão
In the absence of Estêvão, Rosenior adjusted the starting lineup, deploying a front four consisting of:
- Jamie Gittens
- Cole Palmer
- Alejandro Garnacho
- Liam Delap
Wingers Pedro Neto and João Pedro were rotated and found themselves on the bench during this match.
The Chelsea squad will be looking for a strong performance in their upcoming fixtures, hoping for Estêvão’s swift return to the team. Fans of the club remain hopeful for positive developments regarding his situation.
