Estevao Willian’s brilliant gesture to Lincoln City fans following Chelsea win

Chelsea star Estevao Willian made some young Lincoln City supporters very happy on Tuesday night.

Estevao and Chelsea took on Lincoln in the third round of the Carabao Cup, beating their opponents 2-1 at the LNER Stadium.

It was the home side who went ahead in the first half before Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte turned things around for the visitors in the second 45 minutes.

Buonanotte’s first Chelsea goal! 🇦🇷#CFC | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/qnb7HpRkoP

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Estevao did not start the game, but he was brought on in the second half. Despite being so young, Estevao is impressing Joao Pedro and many others following his move to Chelsea in the summer.

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Estevao Willian signs autographs for Lincoln City fans

It is not every day Lincoln supporters get to see a Brazil international like Estevao play at the LNER Stadium.

After the game, there was a real buzz surrounding the 18-year-old, who spent some time signing autographs for a group of young Lincoln fans.

Fofana and Estevao with the fans 💙 pic.twitter.com/fsqHANz9hV

— Liam Wilko (@CFCLiamW) September 23, 2025

The winger will be delighted with how the season is going for him so far. Estevao already has a goal contribution for Chelsea, providing an assist in their 5-1 win against West Ham United last month, while he also scored for Brazil for the first time during the last international break.

Paul Merson is a fan of Estevao, with the Arsenal legend having demanded for the Brazilian to start in Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United last week.

Merson got his wish, but Estevao’s appearance did not last long. The former Palmeiras youngster had to be sacrificed early following Robert Sanchez’s red card.

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Estevao Willian set to start against Brighton

Next up for Estevao and Chelsea is a Premier League tie against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge.

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With Enzo Maresca starting him on the bench at the LNER Stadium and Cole Palmer a doubt, Estevao is likely to be named in the Blues’ first XI for that game.

It has been claimed that Palmer could be out for up to six weeks in a huge blow to Chelsea.

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