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The Independent UK
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Robert O'Connor

Enzo Maresca: I’m lucky to be manager of ‘special’ talent Estevao Willian

Estevao Willian became Chelsea’s youngest Champions League goalscorer against Ajax (Adam Davy/PA) - (PA Wire)

Enzo Maresca believes he is lucky to be the manager of “special” talent Estevao Willian after the teenager turned in his best Chelsea display in a 5-1 thumping of 10-man Ajax at Stamford Bridge.

The 18-year-old became the Blues’ youngest Champions League goalscorer when he struck a remarkably-confident penalty into the top corner to make it 4-1 at half-time, and with his team cruising, he tormented the four-time European champions to further raise the dizzying expectations that have accompanied his arrival in west London.

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