Estevao Shatters Chelsea History in West Ham Triumph as Maresca Issues Stern Warning

Estêvão made history as Chelsea's youngest Premier League goal provider during Friday's commanding 5–1 victory against West Ham United.

The young Brazilian found himself thrust into the starting lineup after Cole Palmer withdrew from the pre-match warmup due to a groin problem, but quickly made his mark on the contest.

His maiden goal contribution in English football arrived within 34 minutes of Friday's match as he skillfully navigated into the box and delivered a perfect pass for Enzo Fernández, who converted Chelsea's third strike into an unguarded goal.

At just 18 years and 120 days old, Estêvão surpassed previous record holders including Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tyrique George to become Chelsea's youngest Premier League assist provider.

This represented another display of exceptional talent from Chelsea's newest addition, though it followed an earlier error that contributed to West Ham's opening goal. A misplaced flick resulted in Estêvão losing the ball, with Lucas Paquetá's spectacular long-range effort following moments afterward.

"He must adjust and learn from numerous errors to grasp how the Premier League differs from Brazilian football," coach Enzo Maresca noted.

"We allowed a goal following his attempted flick, which he must comprehend, but he remains an exceptional talent. From his arrival at the club, he has been outstanding for me."

Maresca was especially pleased with Estêvão's reaction to his early mistake, believing this quality distinguishes him from other players of similar age.

"This demonstrated his caliber and explains his presence in our squad," the Chelsea manager declared.

Chelsea supporters are eager to witness Estêvão partnering with Palmer in upcoming fixtures. Maresca disclosed that the Blues' key player has been managing a minor groin complaint for weeks and missed Friday's encounter as a precautionary measure after experiencing discomfort before kickoff.