Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his admiration for young talent Estevao Willian, acknowledging his good fortune to be coaching the "special" player. The praise comes after Willian's impressive performance in Chelsea's recent 5-1 victory over Ajax in a Champions League match at Stamford Bridge.

Willian, who is 18 years old, marked a milestone by becoming Chelsea's youngest-ever goalscorer in the Champions League after confidently converting a penalty into the top corner. Maresca has been easing Estevao into the team, managing his playing time to allow him to settle into a new country and league. This approach seems to be paying off, as the youngster appears comfortable and confident on the pitch.

Maresca has been experimenting with Willian's positioning in training to enhance his versatility and game awareness. Willian himself has noted that Maresca is "always trying to get the best out of me" by positioning him in various attacking roles. In the recent match against Liverpool, Willian played as a winger, and in a Champions League game, he was positioned through the middle.

Maresca believes that Estevao Willian has the potential to follow in the footsteps of Cole Palmer, another Chelsea player who has made a significant impact. Maresca is excited about Willian's development, noting the player's humility and eagerness to learn. He said that sometimes young players might think they are at the top after one good game, but Estevao is polite and wants to learn.

Despite limited playing time, Estevao has already demonstrated flashes of brilliance. Before the Ajax game, he had already contributed an assist in the Blues' 5-1 victory over West Ham in August. In a post-game interview, Willian expressed his delight in being part of the victory and his enjoyment of playing in London. He also revealed a conversation with Maresca that led to Chelsea's winning goal in added time against Liverpool, where Maresca simply told him to "play your own game".