Brazil Manager Carlo Ancelotti Confidently Predicts Estêvão’s inclusion in World Cup Squad
LONDON – Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti has emphatically stated his belief that young forward estêvão will be included in the squad for the upcoming World Cup. The Chelsea player, who earned his first Brazil cap in September 2024, has rapidly ascended within the national team setup and is now considered a key component of Ancelotti’s plans.
Ancelotti’s strong endorsement comes as Estêvão enjoys a rich vein of form, scoring four goals in his last three international appearances and totaling five goals in 11 caps for Brazil.The manager highlighted Estêvão’s exceptional natural talent, while acknowledging the importance of continued development in physical conditioning, tactical awareness, and mental fortitude.This declaration signals a significant vote of confidence in the 20-year-old’s potential and suggests a pivotal role for him in Brazil’s World Cup campaign.
“He is a very, very special player,” Ancelotti said. “He is very different because he has a big natural talent. It doesn’t mean that he is 100 percent developed because of his age. in terms of his talent, he can’t improve it but what he can do is to give continuity.”
Estêvão has quickly become a regular feature for Chelsea under manager Enzo Maresca, making 11 Premier League appearances, including five starts. Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction with the club’s approach to nurturing the player’s growth.
“What can help is the physical aspect, the tactical learning and the mental approach because he is very young,” Ancelotti explained. “He is progressing very, very well at Chelsea. I haven’t spoken to Chelsea but I’m certain that they are doing a specific program with him in this sense.”
The manager believes the national team must capitalize on Estêvão’s considerable gifts. “So I think the national team has to take advantage of this talent because it’s a very big one.”
This news arrives amid growing speculation surrounding the future of veteran Brazilian star Neymar, whose own World Cup prospects are increasingly uncertain as estêvão’s star continues to rise.
