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Carlo Ancelotti Hails 'Magic' Estevao After Brazil's Friendly Win Over Senegal

Carlo Ancelotti Hails 'Magic' Estevao After Brazil's Friendly Win Over Senegal
Carlo Ancelotti Hails 'Magic' Estevao After Brazil's Friendly Win Over SenegalJames Marsh / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for Chelsea wonderkid Estevao following their 2-0 friendly win over Senegal on Saturday (November 15).

Estevao, 18, opened the scoring for Brazil in the 28th minute as they face Senegal at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

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The young winger now has ten goal contributions across all competitions for both club and country, and three goals in three games for Brazil.

Speaking after the game, ex-Chelsea manager Ancelotti was full of praise for the young winger tearing it up at his former club.

“Estevao has incredible amount of talent. It’s a surprise this level at his age. He’s good at finishing, has a lot of ‘magic’… and he works very hard,” he said.

“I can say this: with Estevao, Brazil have guaranteed future”.