“He’s got to” – Liam Delap reveals what “special” Estevao needs to keep doing | OneFootball

Liam Delap has hailed Estevao as a “special” player and believes he’s got the world at his feet after Chelsea’s win against Barcelona.

On a special night at Stamford Bridge Chelsea put in one of their best performances under Enzo Maresca as they ran out 3-0 winners.

Jules Kounde’s own goal gave the Blues the lead, before Estevao scored a superb second goal, and Delap completed the scoring.

Liam Delap praises Estevao

Enzo Maresca named Estevao in the starting line-up much to the delight of Chelsea fans, and he sprung a surprise with Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto also in the team.

The decision paid off as Chelsea put the Spanish champions to the sword, and improved their chances of securing a top eight finish and an automatic path to the last 16.

Estevao scored his third Champions League goal against Barcelona. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

All the talk pre-game was about Estevao and Lamine Yamal, arguably the two best teenagers in world football, but come full time the talk was only about the Brazilian.

Thierry Henry likened Estevao to Ryan Giggs, and Delap believes his team-mate is special and has the world at his feet.

“Incredible, he’s such a special player,” he told Hayters TV.

“He’s got to keep working hard and he can be whatever he wants. He’s so young but so exciting. He’s so raw and he’s got the world at his feet at the moment.

“He’s just got to stay grounded and he’ll do everything.”

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Another tough test awaits on Sunday as league leaders Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea know they will have to deliver a similar level of performance to get a result.

A win would see Chelsea close the gap to three points, and put themselves very much in the title conversation at this stage of the season.