After suffering a 5-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea prepares for a challenging Premier League match against a strong Newcastle United team. Known for their aggressive pressing, Newcastle will face a Chelsea squad that may be fatigued from their recent trip to Paris. In a recent press conference, manager Liam Rosenior updated the media on Estevao’s injury status, as the team lacks depth in wide attacking positions during this tough period.
Will Estevao Play for Chelsea This Weekend vs Newcastle United
Updates from Liam Rosenior
Liam Rosenior spoke with reporters ahead of the match, highlighting two key attacking players. He confirmed that Jamie Gittens is back in training, but it remains unclear if he will start or come off the bench. On a less positive note, the manager mentioned that “Este is still a little further away,” indicating the Brazilian winger is not yet ready to play.
The second leg against PSG is noted as a possible return point for Estevao, who has been out since the FA Cup match against Hull City.
Implications for Chelsea
With Estevao unavailable for the match against Newcastle and Gittens’s status uncertain, Chelsea will need their available wingers—Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho, and Cole Palmer—to step up. Garnacho was mostly rested in midweek after playing 120 minutes against Wrexham.
As they prepare for the second leg, effective substitutions will be crucial. Neto and Garnacho may split minutes on the left wing, while Joao Pedro could move into the number ten position to allow for some rest for either Palmer or Enzo Fernandez.