Is Estevao’s Injury the Great Opportunity Neymar Was Waiting for to Go to the World Cup? Or Just a Headache?

With Estevao's injury, the Santos player is shaping up as a possible solution, and this opens another opportunity for him to go to the World Cup.

A blow for Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti received a cold shower from England. Estevão's hamstring injury could leave the young Brazilian out of the World Cup, according to The Athletic. The Italian coach had him as a key player on his final list and now faces a complicated situation: losing a differential player in the midst of preparation.

The severity of the injury

The Athletic detailed: "According to sources close to the injury, Estevão suffered a grade four hamstring injury, which means it is very unlikely that the 18-year-old will participate in the World Cup. The tournament begins on June 11, and Brazil's opening match against Morocco will be played two days later." The blow came after the match against Manchester United, where Chelsea fell again amid their crisis.

The medical tests confirmed the worst. The MRI confirmed the worst and left Ancelotti without one of his greatest prospects. Liam Rosenior himself, Chelsea's coach at the time, recounted the severity of the incident: "he was devastated, he cried during the break," he confessed at a press conference.

An opportunity for Neymar

The possible absence of Estevão opens a new chapter in the chronicles of Neymar. The discussion about his return to the National Team continues to generate controversy in Brazil and, if the absence of the young player is confirmed, a place in the forward line would be freed up. The question is whether Ancelotti will finally give in to the pressure and call up the Santos player, whom he avoided including in the last friendly match despite the popular outcry.

Estevão's injury not only affects Chelsea and the player himself, but it also impacts Brazil's and Ancelotti's plans for the upcoming World Cup, which is already starting to bring harsh news for the strongest teams like Brazil.