Enzo Maresca plans to be patient with Estevao ’s progression and hinted the teenager will again be a substitute against West Ham. The 18-year-old made his competitive debut for Chelsea as a 54th-minute substitute in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace, impressing with a lively cameo on the right wing at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea fans on X (formerly Twitter) have been left surprised as Enzo Maresca made three changes to his starting XI for the match against West Ham United.

Chelsea’s transfer activity shows no sign of slowing as Enzo Maresca has admitted that both Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku could leave before the window closes. The Blues are actively reshaping their attack, with moves for Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho reportedly high on the club’s list of priorities.