Chelsea Teenager Estevao Willian Stars in 5-1 Win Over West Ham

Chelsea faced a significant challenge when star player Cole Palmer was ruled out due to an injury sustained during the pre-match warm-up against West Ham United. The 18-year-old Brazilian winger Estevao Willian stepped in for his first Premier League start, showcasing his talent despite initially conceding an early goal with a flick that led to West Ham’s opener. Estevao redeemed himself with a key assist for Enzo Fernandez, becoming the youngest Chelsea player to register a Premier League assist at 18 years and 120 days old. Chelsea rallied impressively, with contributions from Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and Trevor Chalobah, securing a commanding 5-1 victory over their London rivals. Manager Enzo Maresca praised the team's resilience and Estevao’s performance, highlighting the young player's potential and the squad’s ability to bounce back from an early deficit. The victory places Chelsea atop the Premier League table early in the season, despite having played one more game than other teams.