Chelsea's Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian has sustained a "grade four hamstring injury" following scans, according to The Athletic. The 18-year-old was forced off just 17 minutes into Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United last Saturday.
Impact on Chelsea's season
The injury means Estevao is set to miss Chelsea's remaining four Premier League matches and potentially the FA Cup final if the Blues get past Leeds in their semi-final on Sunday. This latest setback adds to Chelsea's existing injury concerns, which include Reece James, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer.
World Cup participation in doubt
His participation in the upcoming World Cup for Brazil is now in serious doubt. Severe hamstring injuries typically require eight weeks to heal, and Brazil's opening group game is in just over seven weeks. Estevao's recovery timeline will be closely monitored by both Chelsea and the Brazilian national team.
