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Estevao Willian, Chelsea's 'gift from God': How dribbling in church, a tough welcome from Marc Cucurella, his father's prophecy and 'rising from the dust' forged a phenomenon

Related Topics: Estevão, Marc Cucurella, Chelsea, God

Before Arsenal’s defenders are looking over their shoulders for Estevao Willian tomorrow, hanging over the 18-year-old Brazilian’s when he arrives at Stamford Bridge is bound to be his baby-blue Air Jordan duffle bag, yours for £123.

Inside will be your usual footballing bric-a-brac. Toiletries, sock tape, those iddy-biddy shin pads that today’s players seem to prefer. Gloves, snood, the case for his Apple headphones. Plasters, strapping for the wrist, perhaps a pack of chewing gum.