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Enzo Maresca praises incoming Chelsea wonderkid Estevao after 'huge talent' scored stunning goal against his future team-mates at the Club World Cup

Enzo Maresca spoke glowingly of Chelsea's incoming wonderkid Estevao after he scored against his future club in his final game for Palmeiras at the Club World Cup.

The 18-year-old forward found himself on the losing side in a pulsating quarter-final showdown in Philadelphia despite netting a superb second-half equaliser.

Cole Palmer's breakthrough and a bizarre own goal from Agustin Giay seven minutes from time secured the Blues' spot in the final four, rendering Estevao's rasping strike beyond Robert Sanchez at the near post an unforgettable consolation.

All eyes were on the teenage sensation and Maresca was excited with what he had seen from his soon-to-be player, teasing an 'important' role for him.