Overview
- Estevao opened the scoring in the 34th minute, sprinting onto a misplayed pass and finishing past Dean Henderson under pressure from Tyrick Mitchell.
- He added an assist for Joao Pedro’s goal to help set up Chelsea’s victory at Selhurst Park.
- Cole Palmer missed the match with a thigh injury, creating the opportunity for Estevao to start.
- Interim head coach Liam Rosenior called him a special talent and said Chelsea will manage his game time to safeguard his career.
- The performance was received as a lift for supporters and a positive step in Rosenior’s connection with the fanbase.