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Chelsea Prodigy Shines for Brazil as Ancelotti Allows Driving Test Break
16 Nov
Summary
- Chelsea's Estevao scored for Brazil after Ancelotti let him skip training to take driving test
- Ancelotti waited at the door to see if Estevao passed his license exam
- Ancelotti praised Estevao's talent, saying Brazil has a "guaranteed future" with him
In a recent international friendly, Chelsea's rising star Estevao shone for the Brazilian national team, scoring the opening goal in their 2-0 victory over Senegal. This impressive performance came just days after Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti demonstrated his effective man-management skills by allowing the 18-year-old to miss training to take his driving test.
Nicknamed 'Messinho' by fans, Estevao revealed how Ancelotti accommodated his need to obtain a driver's license while the team was in Sao Paulo. The young player was given time off to complete the driving exam, with Ancelotti even waiting at the door to see if he had passed. Upon returning, Estevao excitedly told Ancelotti that he had succeeded, prompting the coach to announce the news to the entire squad.
Ancelotti's understanding approach appears to have paid dividends, as Estevao went on to open the scoring against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium. The Chelsea starlet whipped a shot into the far corner to beat former Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Brazil's lead was then doubled shortly after, securing a comfortable victory.
Ancelotti heaped praise on Estevao's performance, describing the teenager's talent as "incredible" for his age. The Italian coach expressed his belief that Brazil's national team is "really lucky" to have Estevao, who he says can "show his quality" even with limited playing time. With Ancelotti's guidance, the Chelsea prodigy seems poised to continue his rapid rise on the international stage.
