Overview
- Estêvão exited Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United early on Saturday after pulling up in the 16th minute, with manager Liam Rosenior saying the teenager was in tears.
- The Athletic reported a high-grade hamstring tear from Monday’s MRI, which ESPN and other outlets corroborated, and he is expected to miss the rest of Chelsea’s season.
- Brazil’s opener is set for June 13 at MetLife Stadium, and Carlo Ancelotti plans to name his squad on May 18, leaving little time to judge the winger’s fitness.
- Globo reported Chelsea favor immediate surgery while Brazil’s camp prefers conservative rehab to preserve a slim chance of World Cup involvement, and reporter Ben Jacobs said the player is targeting a return to grass in about 30 days.
- The 18-year-old has 36 club appearances with eight goals for Chelsea and 11 senior caps for Brazil, and a recent pattern of muscle issues raises the risk of recurrence if he returns too soon.