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Estevao’s frustrating season has not stopped him winning over Chelsea fans

Estevao has played just 172 minutes this season, yet he still handed his shirt to Chelsea’s away fans at Anfield. Here’s why it matters…

By James Fudge · The Pride Of London

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:00 AM

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The writer argues Estevao's post-match gesture after the Liverpool defeat shows why he remains popular among Chelsea supporters.
Estevao was an unused substitute in Chelsea's Carabao Cup penalty shootout loss to Liverpool at Anfield.
The teenage Brazilian forward gave his shirt to a travelling Chelsea supporter at full-time.

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Writer James Fudge argues that teenage forward Estevao continues to win over Chelsea supporters despite experiencing a frustrating campaign. Following Chelsea's Carabao Cup penalty shootout loss against Liverpool at Anfield, an unused Estevao walked over to the travelling away fans at full-time to gift his shirt.

The writer notes that the gesture demonstrated mature character, particularly given that the Brazilian has played only 172 minutes this season. Fudge contends that such graciousness in the face of limited playing time has strengthened Estevao's standing as a fan favorite.

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