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Estevao Willian Injury Update: Chelsea Star Returns to Palmeiras for Rehab

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Adam Moha

05 May 2026 1 Min

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Chelsea's Estevao Willian returns to Palmeiras for hamstring injury rehab, jeopardizing his World Cup spot with Brazil.

Estevao Willian Injury Update: Chelsea Star Returns to Palmeiras for Rehab
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Chelsea's Estevao Willian returns to Palmeiras for injury rehabilitation with Brazil World Cup dream in the balance

Estevao Willian's Injury Woes Continue

Chelsea starlet Estevao Willian has returned to his native Brazil to continue his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury at the facilities of his former club, Palmeiras. The 19-year-old winger is facing a desperate race against time to prove his fitness ahead of the upcoming World Cup, with his place in Carlo Ancelotti's squad currently in serious jeopardy.

Details of the Injury

The Brazil international has been sidelined since April 18 after sustaining the injury during Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United.

  • Estevao Willian is 19 years old
  • He has been sidelined since April 18
  • The injury occurred during Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United

Road to Recovery

Estevao Willian will continue his rehabilitation at Palmeiras as he attempts to regain fitness in time for the World Cup.

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