A report in 'The Athletic' discussed the increasing importance of the young Brazilian winger Estevao Willian (18 years old) in Chelsea's lineup, considering him ready to decide matches in the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League despite his young age.

This assessment comes amid the decline in performance and participation of his teammate Cole Palmer this season, who faces a 'frustrating mix of injury and unconvincing form,' reducing his effectiveness compared to his exceptional previous season (2024-25).

Writer Liam Twomey points out that the young winger, who recently became Chelsea's youngest scorer in the UEFA Champions League and delivered an outstanding performance in today's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, represents a 'vital reward' for the club in its fluctuating season.

Now, the responsibility of balancing between protecting Estevao and giving him more minutes falls on the new coach Liam Rosenior, who took over his position this January, succeeding Enzo Maresca. Fans hope that the managerial change will provide more opportunities for the Brazilian player to unleash his talent.