{"id":188,"date":"2026-04-23T22:22:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/2026\/04\/23\/chelsea-could-be-about-to-hire-a-manager-who-will-turn-estevao-into-a-global-superstar\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T22:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:22:18","slug":"chelsea-could-be-about-to-hire-a-manager-who-will-turn-estevao-into-a-global-superstar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=188","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea could be about to hire a manager who will turn Estevao into a global superstar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-364828\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\">  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Whoever takes over as Chelsea manager will have a very promising core of players available to them, including Estevao Willian who may benefit greatly from the potential hiring of Andoni Iraola.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are set to take their time before deciding who to make the permanent successor to Liam Rosenior, with Calum McFarlane in line to lead the Blues for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>A dreadful run of form in the Premier League sparked the end of his time in charge, however he was not helped by ongoing injury woes to first team players.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"15f77073-b09f-4c69-b9a3-51100bbb9f10\" data-story-name=\"Liam Rosenior\" data-comment-id=\"490d1b9f-83d7-47d8-a58e-ff8c9cbb04d5\" data-story-slug=\"liam-rosenior\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<p><h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Who do YOU want to see replace Liam Rosenior now he is sacked?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/split-of-four-graphic-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-364577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/split-of-four-graphic-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/split-of-four-graphic-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/split-of-four-graphic-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/split-of-four-graphic-912x1140.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/split-of-four-graphic-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/split-of-four-graphic.jpg 1080w\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-andoni-iraola-will-make-estevao-a-world-class-player-at-chelsea\">Andoni iraola will make Estevao a world-class player at Chelsea<\/h2>\n<p>One of those who has struggled recently is Estevao Willian. His first season at Stamford Bridge has now come to an end after picking up a serious hamstring injury.<\/p>\n<p>He won\u2019t feature again for the Blues until the new permanent manager arrives, and reports have stated that Behdad Eghbali would like this to be Andoni Iraola.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272740077-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bournemouth v Leeds United - Premier League\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272740077-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272740077-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272740077-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272740077-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272740077-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272740077-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Head Coach Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Leeds United at Vitality Stadium on April 22, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth\/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)\">Photo by Robin Jones \u2013 AFC Bournemouth\/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The club owners will likely want someone who has a track record with getting the best out of younger players, and the Spaniard has proven his ability to do this with Rayan.<\/p>\n<p>A young winger like Estevao, the Brazilian has enjoyed a very promising first season in the Premier League, scoring three goals and contributing two assists.<\/p>\n<p>This has come in just 11 appearances, and he has certainly benefitted from working under Iraola this season.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea\u2019s lack of experience has been well-documented. Their oldest outfield player is Tosin Adarabioyo, who ironically is well thought of by fellow managerial candidate Marco Silva.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"74909401-8595-4074-9a62-89a4ab9cee30\" data-story-name=\"New Chelsea Manager\" data-comment-id=\"f1b5c69e-c89d-4694-ae32-0d2ca14b3010\" data-story-slug=\"new-chelsea-manager\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">What would you change in Cesc Fabregas\u2019 potential Chelsea XI?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Still looks a bit young \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/Potential-Fabregas-XI-819x1024.png\" alt=\"How Chelsea could line up under Cesc Fabregas\" class=\"wp-image-364833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/Potential-Fabregas-XI-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/Potential-Fabregas-XI-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/Potential-Fabregas-XI-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/Potential-Fabregas-XI-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/Potential-Fabregas-XI-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/04\/Potential-Fabregas-XI.png 1080w\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Anyone wanting to come into the club will want this addressed though, and it is believed Chelsea are looking to make changes to their transfer policy this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Eghbali has admitted the club have made mistakes in the past, and are swallowing their pride when it comes to new signings.<\/p>\n<p>However, they already have some young players who have serious potential like Estevao, and hiring a manager who can get the best out of him should be high on the list of priorities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/columnist\/chelsea-could-be-about-to-hire-a-manager-who-will-turn-estevao-into-a-global-superstar\/none\" data-type=\"subscribe\">\n<div class=\"see-more subscribe\">\n<figure class=\"newsletter\">\n<div><svg class=\"loading\" width=\"118\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 118 36\"><use 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