"Estêvão was in tears at halftime after he was forced off after just 16 minutes with the hamstring injury his side's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday."
"Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to announce his World Cup squad on May 18 and sources told ESPN there is conversation within the Brazil Football Confederation over whether there is value in calling the 18-year-old up to the squad."
"For Chelsea, Estêvão has played in 36 matches, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. For Brazil he has scored five goals in 11 matches."
"Estêvão has been a promising addition to Chelsea's squad this season after finally joining from Palmeiras in the summer."
Estêvão's hamstring injury is more severe than initially believed, putting his season and World Cup participation in jeopardy. He was visibly upset after leaving the match against Manchester United early. Brazil's coach is set to announce the World Cup squad soon, with discussions ongoing about including Estêvão in hopes of his recovery for later stages. He has had a notable season with Chelsea, contributing significantly in matches and goals since joining from Palmeiras.
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