Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has advised Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to unleash teenage sensation Estevao Willian when the Blues face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Estevao, 18, joined Chelsea from Palmeiras in the summer for a reported £29m. He has already started two of Chelsea’s opening four Premier League fixtures but missed their 2-2 draw with Brentford due to illness.
Merson believes the Brazilian winger could be crucial against United, who are struggling under Ruben Amorim.
“With Liam Delap out injured, how should Chelsea line up to get the best out of their attack?” Merson told Sportskeeda.
“I think Joao Pedro up front and [Cole] Palmer in behind is a given. But who else do they play?
“I don’t think Pedro Neto has done enough for Chelsea and Jamie Gittens looks a bit lost.
“They must play Estevao, let him off the leash. He has already proved he can play at this level and he will enjoy a lot of space in this game.
“So I’d go Neto, Palmer and Estevao behind Pedro. But I doubt Maresca will do the same. He may opt to go safe instead.
“What the Chelsea coach must understand is that they have the better squad and can rip Manchester United into shreds if they play their best team.”
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