Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior revealed that Estêvão was in tears at halftime after suffering a hamstring injury in the first 16 minutes against Manchester United. The Brazilian forward was forced off during Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge, with Alejandro Garnacho replacing him. Rosenior described the moment as 'devastating' for the young player, who pulled up while running through on goal.

The injury compounded Chelsea's woes as Matheus Cunha scored the only goal before halftime to secure three vital points for United in their Champions League qualification push. The match highlighted Chelsea's growing injury crisis, with Enzo Fernández also forced off late in the game with what Rosenior hoped was just cramp. The midfielder had recently returned to the squad after a break related to comments about a potential move to Real Madrid.

United's victory puts them closer to securing a Champions League spot while leaving Chelsea with mounting challenges. Rosenior's side faces Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday, but their squad depth is being severely tested. The emotional impact of Estêvão's injury, combined with multiple fitness concerns, underscores the difficult period Chelsea is navigating under Rosenior's management.