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Coach: Chelsea-bound Estêvão OK to feel anxious

Alex Kirkland

created: June 28, 2025, 4:23 p.m. | updated: June 29, 2025, 4:43 a.m.

Open Extended ReactionsPalmeiras coach Abel Ferreria defended Estêvão on Friday after the young star admitted feeling nervous ahead of his move to Chelsea. The winger played 63 minutes in Philadelphia on Saturday, as Palmeiras beat Botafogo 1-0 after extra time to qualify for the quarterfinals. Estêvão will join Chelsea next month after the Club World Cup. "It's normal to be nervous in these kind of games, to feel more anxious. Estêvão started all three of Palmeiras' Club World Cup group games against Porto, Al Ahly and Inter Miami, providing three assists.

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