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The Independent
8 minutes ago
- The Independent
Enzo Maresca shares plan for promising Brazilian teenager following transfer
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has called for restraint from supporters regarding the highly anticipated arrival of Brazilian prodigy Estevao Willian. The 18-year-old's £29 million transfer from Palmeiras was initially agreed in May 2024, but he remained in Brazil for a year, even finding the net against his new club during a Club World Cup encounter in the United States in July. Having netted 27 goals and provided 15 assists across 83 appearances for Palmeiras, Estevao finally completed his move to west London this week. Widely regarded as one of Brazil 's most promising young talents, Maresca is keen to ensure that expectations surrounding Estevao are tempered ahead of the upcoming season. 'We need to pay a little bit more attention, because first of all he's from the other part of the world and also he's very, very young,' he said. 'So we need to pay attention. 'As I said, (he is) not under pressure, give him happiness, give him time, he needs to adapt. Hopefully we can give him minutes, so he's even more happy. But for sure, he's a talented player. 'For me, the biggest mistake we can do with him is to put him under pressure. He's very young, he needs to adapt. 'I met him for the first time in the USA when we played against Palmeiras. He's a fantastic player, he's very young, he's a happy boy. He's always laughing, typical from a Brazilian guy, and we need to keep him happy.' Estevao is one of six summer signings expected to be part of Maresca's squad this season. And with 10 departures it has been another summer of change at the club's Cobham training base. Maresca has previously said he expects players to be able to play in a number of roles and wants at least two players for each position. Nominally a winger, Estevao is likely to be deployed across Chelsea's attacking line. 'He can play everywhere,' said Maresca. 'He's so good. For me, he's like Cole (Palmer), in terms of – careful – he is like Cole in terms of his position. 'He can play outside, he can play inside, he can play everywhere. In our five attacking positions, for me, he can play everywhere.' Maresca confirmed that defender Levi Colwill is a doubt for the start of the new Premier League season. The Blues kick off at home to Crystal Palace on August 17 but after picking up a knock in training the 22-year-old could miss out, possibly opening the door to new defensive signing from Ajax, Jorrel Hato. 'We had a problem the last two days with Levi Colwill, that we don't know how long he is going to be out,' said Maresca. 'So for us, we will see, hopefully not too long, but for sure it's a problem for us. We need to wait, we don't know yet.'
Daily Mail
9 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Aaron Rodgers sends savage message to Pittsburgh Steelers teammate as tension rises in camp
Veteran star Aaron Rodgers has offered some brutal advice to a Steelers teammate ahead of the new NFL season. At their recent training camp, the 41-year-old was asked about second-year receiver Roman Wilson, who struggled to make an impact during his rookie season. Wilson's debut campaign was derailed by a hamstring injury in October but Rodgers suggested that there's something else holding the young star back. According to 93.7 The Fan, he said: 'I gotta get Ro out of his head a little bit. I think he's such a good kid. 'He cares so much, whether it's my approval or if he's doing it right. He's just gotta trust himself, because he's so damn talented. 'The more you can play free and not think out there, the better he's gonna play. The more he can just trust what he's got, and then just go out there and react, the better he can play.' Rodgers comments can only be viewed as constructive criticism to his teammate and it appears that the two have already established a connection on the field. In Tuesday's session, the two connect for an impressive touchdown, as Wilson dived to make a stunning catch. Speaking to The Athletic afterwards, Wilson said: 'Just trying to be open at all times. I want him to want to use me. I want to be that guy.' Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will be hoping that Rodgers is able to rediscover his best form with the franchise, after they suffered an injury in the quarterback department. On Tuesday it emerged that Will Howard, who was selected in the sixth round of April's NFL Draft, has suffered a fracture in his hand after banging it during practice, While the young quarterback is awaiting further tests, it is not expected that he will be required to undergo surgery. However, he is still expected to be ruled out for at least three weeks with the 2025 season on the horizon. After spending 2024 at Ohio State following four years at Kansas State, Howard is entering his rookie year with the Steelers under the mentorship of Aaron Rodgers. The four-time MVP, who signed a one-year, $13.65million deal with Pittsburgh this offseason, is expected to suit up as Mike Tomlin's starter under center.
BBC News
9 minutes ago
- BBC News
Assessing Brighton's 'quieter' transfer window
When the transfer window opened, Paul Barber promised a "quieter one" in comparison with recent yet in terms of outgoings, they could be more than some fans would have wanted, given Pervis Estupinan, Joao Pedro and Simon Adingra were among the regular first-teamers to depart this nature of Pedro's move to Chelsea for around £55m with £5m add-ons left a strange feeling for most fans, despite the falling out towards the end of the season. The Brazil striker contributed towards 40 goals in 70 appearances, a significant figure in helping the Seagulls through difficult moments. Replacing his impact will be key to winning games when they do not necessarily deserve has been replaced by the incoming Maxim de Cuyper. De Cuyper likes to drive the ball from deep and invert into space and who could be one to watch under Fabian Hurzeler's new system. Utilising both full-backs going forward and for defending deep has become essential at the top level of global football. The latter attribute could be the potential downside in the Belgian's will want to ensure they do not get caught on transition too often this season. Losing runners like Estupinan and Pedro could cause issues given incoming defenders Olivier Boscagli and Diego Coppola are better suited to distributing forwards and last-ditch defending the other end of the pitch, Evan Ferguson's loan-to-buy move to Roma could come under scrutiny, but then Brighton have spent close to £60m on Charalampos Kostoulas and Stefanos Greek teenage duo are settling in, but the fees paid will always invite pressure to return goals. After all, Brighton had the most goalscorers in the league (18) last told, there remains an overwhelming feeling of optimism. Once again, the push for Europe is more from Ryan Adsett at Talk Seagulls, external
