Cahill Likens Estevao To Hazard, Robben

Former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes teenage sensation Estevao Willian has the potential to reach the legendary status of Eden Hazard and Arjen Robben at Stamford Bridge.

The former England international said that the Brazilian winger possesses a unique talent for captivating fans with every touch of the ball.

Cahill compared Estevao’s excitement-generating play style directly to iconic wingers like Hazard and Robben.

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“I’ve been at the Bridge a few times this season and the fans can’t get enough of him.”

“He’s one of those players where you can see the fans on the edge of their seat when he picks the ball up, which is what fans pay the money for, to come and see. In my day it was the likes of Hazard, Robben and Pedro, there’s Willian, and the list goes on.

“It’s those players that you’re looking for to unlock situations, to create something out of the blue. You’re waiting in these big moments, aren’t you, for someone to unlock, someone to create something. He’s somebody who can certainly produce that.

“And you look at his age, you’d imagine he’s only going to get better and better. So it’s exciting for the Chelsea fans. It’s just a shame that he’s taken a bit of an injury, but that’s part and parcel of the game. He is certainly a huge talent.”

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His crowning moment of the season came in a high-profile Champions League tie against Barcelona. Starting on the wing, he received a pass 25 yards out, jinked past Pau Cubarsí, shrugged off Alejandro Balde, and thundered a spectacular solo strike into the roof of the net.

Despite drawing comparisons to club legends like Eden Hazard and Arjen Robben for his ability to get fans off their feet, his season was unfortunately cut short. Estêvão suffered a major hamstring tear in an April match against Manchester United. This injury prematurely ended his domestic campaign and dashed his dreams of representing Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation.