Chelsea booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup after beating Palmeiras 2-1 on the morning of July 5 in a match in which new signing Estevao scored a goal that seemed to send the English club home. It was only thanks to M. Gusto's pass that the 2021 European champions escaped danger in the 83rd minute.
Cole Palmer opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 16th minute after a fine combination and dominating play in the first half. However, a series of missed chances and errors by goalkeeper R. Sanchez in the second half cost them dearly. Estevao - who will play for Chelsea next season after a £52m move last year - equalized from a tight angle to the cheers of Palmeiras fans, while Chelsea fans were both worried and excited about the prospect of the new signing playing the next season.
The 18-year-old star did not play well in the first half but exploded in the second. He had 8 touches in Chelsea's 16.50m box, the most for the Brazilian team. Unfortunately, an unlucky moment at the end of the match prevented Palmeiras from shocking Chelsea.
Estevao (center) made a strong impression in the second half of Palmeiras' 1-2 loss to Chelsea on the morning of July 5. Photo: AP
That was enough for Estevao to be voted Man of the Match. Chelsea manager E. Maresca commented: "This was a perfect night for Chelsea". He must have meant the victory needed to reach the semi-finals and at the same time Estevao had a perfect introduction to the team he will join after the 2025 Club World Cup.
Estevao is considered "Little Messi" because of his magical left foot and high-speed dribbling ability. This 18-year-old boy has a strong personality, playing well as a right winger and number 10. Brazilian football considers him the most promising star since Neymar. Moreover, his physique is also developing to be strong enough to compete in Europe. However, many people are worried about Estevao's ability to integrate and adapt to European football. Before him, Chelsea brought in 3 young talents but none of them stayed in the first team and were sent out on loan.
Coach Maresca and his team will have a few days to prepare for the semi-final against another Brazilian team and an old friend: Fluminense, with captain Thiago Silva. This team also just beat Al Hilal with a score of 2-1.
Thiago Silva is a mainstay of the defense, making a great contribution to helping Chelsea win the Champions League in 2021. At the age of 40, this veteran center-back still makes everyone admire his perseverance and high-class performance.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/dem-hoan-hao-cua-chelsea-196250705201330438.htm
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