“I hope he does” – John Terry names “superb” player he hopes Maresca starts against Nottingham Forest | OneFootball

Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed he hopes exciting youngster Estevao Willian starts against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

The Blues travel to the City Ground in the lunchtime kickoff looking to build on the momentum from their last minute win against Liverpool before the international break.

Chelsea have won just three of their opening seven league games, and anything other than a win against a struggling Forest would be a major disappointment.

John Terry names player he hopes starts against Nottingham Forest

It’s not going well for Forest who currently sit 17th and haven’t won any of their seven games under Ange Postecoglou.

Chelsea have been boosted by the return of Wesley Fofana, Tosin and Andrey Santos, whilst Reece James is also fit.

Estevao has started the season really well for Chelsea. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

There will be a pressure to start Estevao after the start to the season the teenager has made, and Terry has revealed he hopes the Brazilian starts.

“We play Nottingham Forest away this weekend,” he told TikTok.

“A place where we secured Champions League football at the back end of last season, and also we’re coming off the back of a great win against Liverpool at the Bridge as well.

“The importance of continuing that winning streak is vital for me after the international break.

“We obviously had a great win with an Estevao goal late into stoppage time to secure the win.

“Estevao gets his first goal, so let me know your thoughts. Will he start at the weekend? I hope he does because he’s shown glimpses of being a superb player for us, and hopefully that form continues as well.”

Estevao in brilliant form

Estevao scored the last minute winner against Liverpool, and has been really impressive at the start of the season.

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The Brazil international has arguably been Chelsea’s most impactful winger, and there’s a growing pressure for him to be a regular starter.

Estevao also scored twice for Brazil during the international break, and it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to leave him out of the side.