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Chelsea's 18-Year-Old Estevao Tears Hamstring, Misses FA Cup Semi

4/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Estevao tore a near-complete hamstring after 16 minutes of the 1-0 loss to Manchester United on April 18, ending his season.
Scans on April 21 confirmed the tear, Liam Rosenior saying the 18-year-old was in tears at half-time.
Chelsea will arrange surgery while Brazil, whose coach Carlo Ancelotti must name squad by May 18, prefers care, leaving World Cup fate uncertain.
He will miss FA Cup semi-final versus Leeds on April 26.

History

Historical Context

Brazil's 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals marked a significant low for the national team, following over $11 million in preparations by the Brazilian Football Confederation. This loss highlighted the intense pressure on players and the challenges Brazil faces in maintaining its footballing legacy, as seen with Estevao's recent injury impacting his World Cup participation.

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Story summary

Estevao tore a near-complete hamstring after 16 minutes of the 1-0 loss to Manchester United on April 18, ending his season.
Scans on April 21 confirmed the tear, Liam Rosenior saying the 18-year-old was in tears at half-time.
Chelsea will arrange surgery while Brazil, whose coach Carlo Ancelotti must name squad by May 18, prefers care, leaving World Cup fate uncertain.
He will miss FA Cup semi-final versus Leeds on April 26.

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