CHELSEA fans hailed Estevao after he came off the bench during the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Arsenal hours after jetting in from Brazil.
The exciting winger, 18, replaced Jorrel Hato on the hour mark at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea chief Liam Rosenior had refused to put a timeline on Estevao’s return after being allowed to go on compassionate leave.
But the teenager returned from Brazil and was a shock name on the team sheet for the trip to Arsenal.
Estevao then emerged as a substitute on the hour mark – replacing Jorrel Hato.
And Chelsea supporters flooded onto social media to praise the former Palmeiras talent for rushing back in a bid to book a place in the final.
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One said: “True warrior vibes from Estevao.”
Another added: “Estevao already back on the bench. Mentality monster. Didn’t expect to see him in the squad so massive credit to him.”
A third commented: “Estevao putting the team first.”
A fourth chimed in: “This is why I love Estevao!”
Estevao missed the comeback win over West Ham after flying back to Brazil on compassionate leave.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rosenior said: “I don’t know yet, with Este, he is a young kid who has come and been magnificent.
“He is going through a really difficult time for personal reasons and is on compassionate leave.
“I won’t put any pressure on him, it has to be right for him and he has to feel in the right place to perform for this team.”
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