Maresca urges Chelsea's Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons
Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between rival teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal on the eve of Chelsea's Champions League clash against Barcelona...
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal ahead of Chelsea's Champions League match against Barcelona.
- Maresca emphasized that Estevao, 18, is already playing at a high level, being a starter for Brazil.
- He advised Estevao to focus on daily improvement rather than comparing himself to other players like Yamal, who is only three months younger.
- Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is recovering from a toe injury and is unlikely to play against Barcelona or Arsenal.
- Maresca also revealed his coaching philosophy was heavily influenced by Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team from 2008-2012.
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