John Terry has singled out two Chelsea stars for praise following his former club’s dramatic Premier League win over Liverpool on Saturday.
The two sides looked set for a draw after goals from Moises Caicedo and Cody Gakpo.
But Estevao Willian netted a 95th-minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory for the Blues at Stamford Bridge.
Marc Cucurella registered a brilliant performance, keeping Mohamed Salah quiet before popping up with the match-winning assist for Estevao.
Chelsea legend Terry was left impressed with both Estevao and Cucurella as he praised both players on social media after the game in west London.
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‘Love him (Estevao) already,’ Terry posted on his Instagram story along with a photo of the Brazilian teenager.
Terry added: ‘Also, what a ball from Marc Cucurella.’
A second former Chelsea player, Daniel Sturridge, lauded Estevao after the match.
‘Those are the goals that make a player’s career,’ Sturridge told Sky Sports. ‘As a winger, your job is to be at the back post and get those tap-ins.
‘Estevao’s timing and connection is brilliant. At his age, to have the awareness to do that is fantastic.’
Estevao arrived at Stamford Bridge this summer from Palmeiras with Chelsea paying an initial fee of around £29m.
It is believed that performance-related add-ons could see the deal reach a total figure of around £51m for the 18-year-old.
Last month, Estevao admitted he was surprised at how many opportunities he’s been handed so early into his move to Chelsea.
‘It’s happening very quickly, and I’m already getting a lot of opportunities there,’ Estevao told Globo Esporte.
‘More than I even expected at Chelsea. But I think it’s the result of the hard work and dedication I’ve maintained in training.
‘[Enzo] Maresca has a lot of confidence in me to play, even arriving in a new league, in a new country. I try to repay that on the field by giving my all.’
Posting on social media after scoring his first Premier League goal in the win over Liverpool, the Brazil international added: ‘First of all, I want to thank God for everything he’s been doing in my life.
‘I feel truly fulfilled after scoring my first Premier League goal on an incredible night alongside our fans! It’s hard to describe this moment… I’ll keep working to improve every day!’