Estevao arrived at Stamford Bridge from Palmeiras for a fee that could reach €67M. The Brazilian teenager has been a revelation in West London, with his highlights so far being a 95th-minute winner against Liverpool and a spectacular goal against Barcelona.
However, he has not been a regular starter for the Blues and speaking to BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest football betting, Sandro ripped into Maresca who he believes is mistreating the 18 years old.
“I don’t agree with how Enzo Maresca is managing Estevao at Chelsea. You have an amazing player in Estêvão. He has a good moment, and then you stop playing him. He should be playing every game he can.
“I don’t understand what’s going on to be fair because what he’s showing, the way he’s playing, I don’t know what they are saving him for. Gareth Bale played every game for us at Tottenham. You have to enjoy these players and these moments. There are ups and downs but come on, you stand the player down and his confidence will go away.
“Chelsea have to manage that better. He needs to play. Put him in the team and boom, he will play, and that would be good for Chelsea as well as Brazil.”
Estevao is a natural pick for the Golden Boy favourite, but many like Sandro believe that he needs to feature more for Chelsea if he is to lift the award. He is a fan favourite for a reason, and Maresca’s side may benefit from having the teenager adding more pace and agility in attack.