It has been clear that Enzo Maresca<\/a> has been looking to protect the teenager as he continues to develop his game now he is playing in Europe.<\/p>\n Estevao rated highly in our player ratings for the win against Wolves<\/a>, and was unlucky not to start the game. However, both Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto starred after being given their chances.<\/p>\n Former Wolves manager Gary O\u2019Neil believes that the Brazil international is only struggling to start due to the quality of Neto in the same position as him on the pitch.<\/p>\n He said to Sky Sports<\/a>: \u201cThe thing holding him back is that he\u2019s got the best winger I\u2019ve ever worked with in Pedro Neto in his position. But he\u2019s a top talent. Estevao, I\u2019m sure, will manage to find his way into the team, but I think it\u2019s difficult on that right-hand-side.<\/p>\n \u201cAt his age, you can keep him happy giving him sub appearances. But at some point, he needs to be let off the leash.\u201d<\/p>\n Maresca has been criticised for his treatment of Estevao<\/a>, but after the large amount of games he has already played at this stage of his career, history may look kindly on the Italian\u2019s decisions.<\/p>\n The 18-year-old\u2019s instant impact at Stamford Bridge has not gone unnoticed by his teammates, who have been impressed with what they have seen so far.<\/p>\n![\"Chelsea](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2245726191-1024x687.jpg\")
Photo by Darren Walsh\/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesGary O\u2019Neil believes Pedro Neto is holding Estevao Willian back at Chelsea<\/p>\n![\"Chelsea](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2245731419-1024x669.jpg\")
Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty ImagesChelsea players full of praise for Estevao<\/p>\n