After Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Barcelona in Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella praised his teammate Estevão in an interview with Camel.live, stating that the player is quickly catching up to Lamine Yamal.
On Estevão
— Yes, I think Estevão has very special talent. He is not tall, but he always has a smile on his face and looks very happy. Today we showed his passion for enjoying the game. He always tries to take on opponents one-on-one and finally scored with his right foot. The main difference is that Estevão may have only been in Europe for a short time, while Yamal has been on the European stage for several years. However, today, Estevão showed a strong personality and excellent ability.
Is Estevão catching up to Yamal quickly?
— Yes, he is a special player. We have many great people in the dressing room, and we hope we can help him. I am very proud. My football journey has never been smooth. A football career always has ups and downs, and the most important thing is to stay consistent. Always strive to improve yourself and train hard.
After these moments, everything makes sense. We have sacrificed a lot. When you are young, you need a more mature attitude towards life. You can do what others do, but I think after these performances, everything is worth it.
