Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Estevao Willian will miss this weekend’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United.
Chelsea’s route into the Carabao Cup semi-finals continued without the 18-year-old, as the Blues claimed a 3-1 victory away at League One side Cardiff City without including him in the matchday squad.
In a chat with the club’s website, Maresca confirmed the setback but was unable to offer a timeline for Estevao’s return, a concern with three fixtures scheduled in the next ten days.
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“He had a small problem, a muscle problem.
“He won’t be available for Newcastle, and we’ll see for the next one.”
Since arriving in the capital from Palmeiras during the summer, the teenager has caught the eye, registering five goals and one assist in 21 games.
However, Enzo Maresca has remained cautious in his use, limiting the winger to brief substitute appearances in recent weeks.
