Chelsea and Brazil forward Estêvão’s hamstring injury is more severe than initially believed, based on scans conducted on Monday, putting his season and World Cup participation in jeopardy, sources informed ESPN Brazil.
Estêvão was visibly upset at halftime after being substituted just 16 minutes into the match due to the hamstring injury sustained during his team’s 1-0 loss to Manchester United on Sunday.
This information was first disclosed by The Athletic and later corroborated by ESPN sources.
Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti is anticipated to reveal his World Cup roster on May 18, and sources indicated that discussions are ongoing within the Brazil Football Confederation regarding the potential benefit of including the 18-year-old in the squad with the hope that he could be fit for the knockout rounds.
For Chelsea, Estêvão has participated in 36 matches, netting eight goals and contributing three assists. For Brazil, he has scored five goals in 11 appearances.
Chelsea’s upcoming match is the FA Cup against Leeds on April 26.
Brazil will make their World Cup debut against Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium.
Estêvão has proven to be a valuable addition to Chelsea’s lineup this season after officially transferring from Palmeiras in the summer.
