“There’s no debate” – Jason Cundy makes controversial claim as he backs Chelsea ace over Arsenal star | OneFootball

Former Blue Jason Cundy has claimed if Estevao was English he’d have him starting ahead of Bukayo Saka at the World Cup.

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Estevao arrived at Chelsea after the Club World Cup last summer, and has made an instant impact at Stamford Bridge.

The 18-year-old has scored seven goals and registered three assists in 32 appearances in all competitions this season.

Jason Cundy claims Estevao is better than Bukayo Saka

Liam Rosenior has praised Estevao for his impact, and the teenager is already one of the best wingers at the club.

The Brazil international has been hailed as a future superstar, but it’s important Chelsea keep him grounded and provide an environment where he can continue to thrive.

Estevao has made a brilliant impact this season. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Estevao is set to play a key role for Brazil at the World Cup this summer, and Cundy has claimed if he was English he’d start over Saka.

“I’m a huge fan of Saka, but if Estevao is English, he starts ahead of Saka in the World Cup,” he told talkSPORT.

“I wouldn’t have him over Estevao. There’s no debate.”

Geovany Quenda set to arrive this summer

If one teenage winger wasn’t enough, the Blues have another arriving this summer in the shape of Geovany Quenda.

The 18-year-old will arrive from Sporting Lisbon after the Blues agreed a deal with the Portuguese club last year.

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Quenda is regarded as one of the biggest talents in Europe, and it’ll be interesting to see how he adapts to the Premier League.

He’s predominately a right winger, but can also play on the left, and the expectation is he goes straight into the first team squad to compete for minutes.

Whether Chelsea choose to head into next season with five wingers is unclear, but it’s possible one or two of the current crop could be playing for their futures over the remainder of the campaign.

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