Palmeiras hoping for ‘amazing game’ by Estevao against future employers Chelsea
Palmeira’s coach Abel Ferreira is hoping that Estevao Willian’s teens may barewell to the Brazilian team fans by producing “an amazing game” and helping them beat his future employer Chelsea in the quarter -finals of the World Cup.
side Stalk18, will leave tree At the end of the tour in the United States to join Chelsea in a transfer of large money that was agreed more than a year ago.
Sao Paulo’s side hopes that confronting his future employers will provide Estevao additional motivation to impress at the Financial FIELD Lincoln in Philadelphia.
“I don’t talk to him (about the transfer), but he knows what to do tomorrow and hope he gives the best to Chelsea’s owners,” Ferreira told reporters.
“They see him as a potential player with all the quality he has. It will be an opportunity to show how good he is, so much I expect from him is to give his best, attack, protect and probably mark a goal to give a farewell to our fans.”
Ferreira added: “We helped him grow as a man and a professional, so it can be a good moment to give him a farewell with an amazing game and maybe you never know, with a purpose.”
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Palmeiras, who lost to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final in its old mask in 2022, hope to hit another blow to South America against Europe in the tournament.
Chelsea has already lost to the Brazilian opposition in Philadelphia when they fell into Flamengo in the group stage, and Palmeiras may have the most support within the Friday stadium.
Ferreira expects locals to support his team in what is the United States Independence Day holiday.
“Yes, we are underwear, but it can be a good moment because tomorrow, if I’m not wrong, it’s Independence Day against the English,” Ferreira smiled.
“We are against a big team with a lot of talent, young players as well, but we have a dream and now we will fight for it with open eyes and we will give our best tomorrow.”