Overview
- Medical scans reported by The Athletic and confirmed by ESPN indicate a high‑grade hamstring tear, suffered early against Manchester United as Estêvão left in tears, his manager said.
- The severity is expected to end his club season, leaving Chelsea without a key winger for the final league fixtures and their FA Cup push.
- Brazil’s staff are debating whether to include the 18‑year‑old in the squad in hope of a late‑tournament return, with the World Cup kicking off in mid‑June.
- Recovery from a severe hamstring tear is typically around two months according to multiple reports, which would overlap with pre‑tournament training and match buildup.
- Estêvão has made 36 appearances with eight goals for Chelsea and has been in strong recent form for Brazil, making his absence a setback for a club under scrutiny and a national team already juggling injuries.