Overview
- Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte, relayed by SportWitness and Yahoo Sports, reported that the Chelsea winger will not undergo surgery on his torn hamstring.
- Estevao is completing his recovery at Palmeiras’ training base in Sao Paulo, with Chelsea retaining control of the plan and sending a club medical specialist to oversee treatment.
- The 19-year-old has been out since pulling up in a 1-0 loss to Manchester United, and he has not returned to action for Chelsea.
- Brazil open their World Cup campaign on June 13, which leaves the teenager in a race to show he can train and play without risking a setback.
- Estevao’s status carries weight for club and country after eight goals in 36 games for Chelsea and five goals in 11 caps for Brazil.