Esteban: Chelsea put a lot of trust in me; I haven t shown 100% of myself yet

Hupu News, November 14th: Recently, in an interview with the media "Sky Sports", Chelsea youngster Esteban talked about many topics and situations about himself. The Brazilian youngster also talked about his adaptation to the Blues.

Communications with Thiago Silva about joining Chelsea

"Talk to Thiago Silva? Yes, we had a brief chat after the last game of the Brazilian League in 2024. He told me that he liked this club very much and that they had an incredible structure. I see now that the club has everything I need, incredible set-up, incredible staff working here. I'm happy to talk to him because he is an idol of the club."

About the coach Maresca

Maresca is a really great person. In the process of daily interaction and work progress, he has always been committed to bringing out the best in me, and spared no effort to create conditions for me to show my strengths and improve myself.

I have certain obstacles in English communication. Whenever I need to communicate in English, I always feel a little difficult and my expression is not smooth and accurate. However, Maresca sensed my troubles and always made a point of speaking to me in Spanish. In all aspects of training, guidance, work arrangements, etc., he patiently and meticulously explained to me in Spanish, and clearly conveyed various requirements and key points to me.

I am very satisfied with his approach. Because from his various actions, I can truly feel that he sincerely hopes to give me the best guidance and help me continue to grow and progress.

On a good start at Chelsea

"I think the confidence the coach and the players have in me is evident. In training, it's always difficult at the beginning because it's a different style of football, with a different climate and different strengths. They The motivation of everyone helped me relax faster."

"Apart from that, I think confidence was one of the most important factors that helped me adapt quickly to the style of play here because it's completely different from the football in Brazil, so much more aggressive, faster, and more intense. It's very complicated for people who come here."

"I was able to adapt to the Premier League very quickly, but I feel like I haven't adapted and shown my best self yet, but it's still better than I thought."

On my views on the Premier League

“For me, when I stepped onto the pitch for my first Premier League game, it was an unbelievable feeling. At that particular moment in the game, I had such a strong emotion that I thought to myself, ‘Wow, this is the Premier League! This is a top-level event that I could only sit in front of the TV to watch, but now, I am actually in it, playing football on this field. "

About being with Ancelotti in the Brazilian national team

We were meeting with the national team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Things were very busy and I only had a little time before coming here, so I had to get my driver's license in Brazil. I asked Ancelotti for leave and asked him if he could give me some time to take the driving test."

"Then, I went I took the driving test and when I came back, Ancelotti was standing at the door waiting for me, just to ask me if I passed the test... I told him: 'Sir, I passed, yes, I passed! '"

"At lunch, Ancelotti said to the whole team: 'Everyone, stop! I have something to tell you... Esteban passed the driving test! ' And the whole team laughed.source:7m sport